Mauricio Pochettino sends bottles flying after being left furious during USA vs Belgium at FIFA World Cup 2026

Mauricio Pochettino was left livid during a pivotal moment during USA vs Belgium.

The Argentine’s side have struggled throughout the match at the Seattle Stadium in Seattle, USA.

Mauricio Pochettino booted water bottles after Belgium’s second goal

Throughout the tournament, the USA have performed well, with the team showing glimpses of potential future brilliance. Alas, in their first real step up, they’ve been found wanting, with Belgium dominating the contest.

In the 9th minute, the European giants took the lead courtesy of Charles De Ketelaere. However, the hosts managed to fight back, scoring via a free kick from Malik Tillman.

But while the game was level for a short period, it didn’t stay that way, with De Ketelaere finding the back of the net once again to restore his side’s lead.

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This enraged Mauricio Pochettino, who booted a crate of Powerade bottles, sending them flying down the touchline.

Of course, fans were quick to head to social media to give their views on what transpired.

One said: “He is so frustrated with that goal,” while another added: “Pochettino’s bottle-kicking rage perfectly sums up USA’s shaky defence tonight. That second goal exposed gaps Belgium exploited ruthlessly.”

A third posted: “That’s the reaction of a manager watching his team undo all their hard work.”

Fans can see Pochettino kicking the water bottles here.

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