Balogun: 'Nobody' Has Guaranteed World Cup Spot For USA Under Pochettino

Folarin Balogun credits Pochettino, coaching staff for creating new USMNT atmosphere

The U.S. men’s national team endured highs and lows in 2025, but a strong ending to the year has Folarin Balogun confident for what’s to come. Balogun helped the USMNT end the year on a five-match unbeaten run, earning victories over Uruguay, Paraguay, Australia, and Japan along the way. The Monaco striker scored in three-consecutive windows to close the calendar year, putting himself in strong contention to be in Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup…

Balogun: 'Nobody' Has Guaranteed World Cup Spot For USA Under Pochettino

Folarin Balogun says that Mauricio Pochettino has ensured that no U.S. men's national team players feel their place is guaranteed, which only makes the Monaco striker's recent goals feel all the more important.