The U.S. was handed a favorable draw for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada and Mexico. Pochettino's team would at least expect to advance out of its group, which includes Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a European playoff between Türkiye, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania.

The Canadians will join with the United States and Mexico to hold the 2026 edition of FIFA's crown jewel tournament. The draw for the event was Friday, setting up the four-team gr