Pochettino: Pulisic Will Score in World Cup

US coach Mauricio Pochettino is expressing strong confidence in Christian Pulisic, stating the Milan forward "is going to score in the World Cup." The coach's comments come after Pulisic missed last summer's Concacaf Gold Cup to prioritize rest before the crucial 2026 World Cup campaign. newsindata.com

The 25-year-old forward and his international coach had some public exchanges through podcasts following Pulisic's decision to skip the Gold Cup, which saw the US team fall in the final against Mexico. Pochettino acknowledged the pain of World Cup snubs while praising Pulisic's current form, saying "We are seeing the real American player right now."