Unprecedented scene during the match » Mauricio Pochettino used the laptop to give tactical advice

Sunday night's game was marked by an unprecedented moment in the 23rd minute, when Mauricio Pochettino (54), the USA coach, gave tactical instructions using a laptop.

The American players received instructions via a laptop right during the match

The Americans played an excellent first half and after only 20 minutes they were already leading 2-0. The goals for the home team were scored by Dest and Pulisic, and then Balogun scored twice. Senegal tried to get back into the game thanks to an in-form Sadio Mane, who scored both goals for the African side.

However, in addition to the six goals, the game was also marked by an unusual scene on the sidelines.

During the first half hydration break, Mauricio Pochettino, the United States coach, gathered his players and gave them tactical instructions using a laptop. When his team was leading 2-0, the Argentinian coach showed certain details of the game on the screen, which attracted considerable attention from the audience.

Mauricio Pochettino, during his break, taktik verdi via laptop to his players. pic.twitter.com/FvRm4LbNfi

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Although modern technology is finding more and more application in football, it is rare that a coach uses a laptop during the match to explain tactical ideas to his players.

For Pochettino, this was a successful dress rehearsal before the World Cup, and it seems that in addition to classic methods, he will also use technological aids to get his team as ready as possible for the biggest football event in the world. His students will perform in a friendly game on June 6, this time against Germany.

The United States of America will play in the World Cup in Group D, where its opponents are Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. The Americans' first game is against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

United States squad for the 2026 World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)

• defense: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergino Dest (PSV), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)

• midfielders: Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Borussia Monchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)

• Strikers: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille), Haji Wright (Coventry City), Alex Zendejas (Club America)