Welcome to The Athletic FC's YouTube channel, where best-in-class journalism meets video. Did you notice the tactical gamble that Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT side took against Belgium? Jon Mackenzie explains why it didn't pay off. #usmnt #pochettino #fifaworldcup ------------ Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://theathletic.com/checkout2/intro30/?source=video_youtube_theathleticfc Watch our latest uploads here 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9HdRjQJ0mH6bJW9MeLavdgTi-vMbJtrg&si=uKJJXdcnzAYGWiJo 💻 🎧 Watch the Tifo Football Podcast here https://www.youtube.com/@tifo-podcast 📬 Sign up for The Athletic FC Newsletter here for free: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/the-athletic-fc/ Follow The Athletic FC: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAthleticFC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathleticfc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theathleticfc Listen to The Athletic Football Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TAFPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69AAB4ojTuK7gwy3ZdQdB9 Subscribe to The Athletic FC newsletter for free: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/the-athletic-fc/ Follow The Athletic's Premier League WhatsApp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4OzCyKwqSbZb1pna0K ------------ Additional footage sourced from AP Newsroom
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You can't underestimate doku, he is one crazy dribbler
I dunno, Lukebakio running completely unopposed down the right for 50 yards, sever times, seemed like a bigger issue. The US had no defensive covered on the flanks and dropped too deep, too fast, so that their defense was worthless in blocking those shots.
Lol Doku is one of the best players in the world and just getting better. Not marking him out of the game is just a tactical blunder
They both wore the same kit. Confusion played a bigger part than game tactics.
Poch only knew 1 tactic 😂 He keep doing the same thing with Spurs, now he is bringing the same thing to US
I noticed the weakness. They're the US Men's National Team. 😂
Thank you Belgium!
Poch is a gutless bum, this team will be lucky to make it beyond the group stage
Giving Doku that much space is criminal, watch the Prem.
McKenzie 😂
I think they won't go deep in the tournament because neil kennedy isn't the starting striker for the us mens national team 😂
Mental 😂😂😂
You mean they should pack the bus !😂😂
Maybe push one fullback at a time?
What is that kit clash??
Strong chance the US go out in the group
That match was a joke, couldn’t tell who was who 😂
No I couldn't notice because they were both wearing white kits
Not related to the tactics themselves but what in the world is that kit clash💀💀 how are you gonna wear white on white when playing a team also wearing white shirts
Poch doesn’t seem to know what he is doing with this team. He has been experimenting for over a year now and the only thing that has worked is the simple solution the fans have been wanting for 2 years now: Adding an extra center-back. Not sure why he doesn’t just do what has worked.