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Pregame reading

Alexander Abnos

The Guardian has plenty for you to read to get up to speed ahead of the match.

Pablo Iglesias Maurer takes a look at the pressure faced by Mauricio Pochettino and Christian Pulisic, and how they’re dealing with it.

Jeff Rueter on the midfield battle, where the most painful World Cup roster cuts will be:

Alexander Abnos (hey, that’s me!) on the suddenly shorthanded center back pool

What Gio Reyna said about his self-confessed “controversial” selection to the team despite a lack of playing time:

And last, three things to watch for the USMNT throughout this game, and Tuesday’s friendly v Portugal: