@gracefullgrit: The internet wanted patriotism. He gave them honesty. 🇦🇷🇺🇸 Here’s what I think everyone is missing: coaching a country and becoming that nationality are two completely different things. Pochettino can give everything to the United States… while still being proudly, unapologetically Argentine. As an Argentine… I completely understood the assignment. 😂 Do you think people overreacted? #WorldCup2026 #USMNT #Argentina #Argentine #MauricioPochettino

Alwaystravelera 🌺 Rocío :

he's american, Argentina is america too🇦🇷✨️

IamVengeance :

Argentines are very proud. As a Texan I respect it

Cristian Caporaso :

Steven A :

That’s the correct answer. It would be the exact same answer in reverse.

Venom :

I’ve always said “Argentinian” not “Argentine” , am i wrong?

GM 🦦 :

That wasn’t an innocent question. It was intentional to create controversy.

user29199 :

I just want to let you know that Argentina is in América. Cheers

OldHoops :

No one was outraged. It was refreshing. 😂😂 I’m so glad he answered honestly and openly. That’s transparency!

Freedom4:13 :

As an American, especially a true soccer fan informed player I support his answer 1000%

JonesA :

I’m Argentine! My husband and kids are from the US… I am still Argentine! I love my country, I love my flag, I love my people! I am proud of it! I have an accent I have memory and I have ancestors. I will die and my heart will continue to be albiceleste. I cry when then plane lands in Argentina bc I am home!!!

Now With More Cheese :

Absolutely valid. And I’d feel the same way if I moved countries.

U2bless :

But there is 7 Argentine coaches in the World Cup as a head coach

Sunsettoptouch :

so if us plays against argentina. he will be rooting for argentina to win

Victor Siles :

I guest some people don't understand what the coaches give up when they coach a team other than their national country. You never give up your nationality to coach a team other than your own country. But you do commit 100% to coach as best as you can the team you're working with, even if it means to play against your own country. It's called being professional.

Brent Bridges :

Hey he's 200% Argentine, but you can tell he loves every bit of this and loves taking in the culture and loves his team. And as a American and a massive USA fan, I absolutely love him fir that.

RacerXMiami :

Interesting take. My 4 grandparents came from Italy Libya Morocco and China. When people ask me where I'm from, I tell them I'm from the US because I was born in Washington DC. Mauricio is 💯 percent Italian but he was born in Argentina so he is Argentinian, I see nothing wrong with his statement. 🤷🏻

Vicky Victoria :

Una cosa es su trabajo y otra cosa es su país, su origen, su familia

Pipi :

Ser argentino es un sentimiento tan profundo y con un orgullo sin igual!!!💪💪💪🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

teachingtaste :

aguante Argentina 🇦🇷 mi vida

Apple User332663 :

It’s a job! He is a coach for the USA 🇺🇸 team, but he’s nationality is Argentine 🇦🇷

tatipas23 :

Who was outraged?

coreandthecity :

That question was odd. Response was excellent 💕

Dfresh_Rick :

Love it! Be you.