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Last updated: March 30, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

International Friendlies & National Team Focus

US manager considering tactical shifts for attacker Christian Pulisic, hoping to reignite his goal-scoring form ahead of key fixtures, while Pochettino denied talks with Tottenham Hotspur or Real Madrid, confirming his singular focus remains on Tuesday's friendly against Portugal. Elsewhere in South America, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will start the friendly match against Zambia at La Bombonera, signaling the superstar's readiness for upcoming competitive fixtures.

European Managerial Strains & World Cup Pressure

Northern Ireland & Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill faces an unusual scheduling challenge, needing to navigate three matches across six days, including fixtures against Wales and Birmingham City, while simultaneously managing a relegation battle. Meanwhile, the current crop of Italian veterans acknowledge the 2026 World Cup represents a final significant opportunity, given that the majority of young fans have no recollection of the Azzurri's last appearance, which ended with a 2014 elimination loss to Uruguay in Brazil.