"Uncle Sam" USA participated in a friendly match at Joda Park, but suffered a series of goals in the first half and finally lost 0-4 to "Crusaders" Switzerland. Pochettino said that he would not make excuses for the defeat and believed that the fans would continue to support the team in future games.

In the 13th minute, Ndoye, who played for Bologna, scored against the United States, giving Switzerland a 1-0 lead. In the 23rd minute, Mansambi dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back, and Abisher shot directly into the goal, helping Switzerland continue to lead the United States 2-0.

In the 33rd minute, Embolo scored a goal in the melee, making the score 3-0. In the 36th minute, Mansambi received a pass from Jashari and scored a long shot in the penalty area, helping Switzerland to continue to expand its lead to 4-0.

In the following period, the United States was unable to achieve a breakthrough and was eventually defeated 0-4 by Switzerland, suffering four consecutive defeats in all competitions.

U.S. coach Pochettino said in an interview, "I don't like to make excuses. I know it's my fault and I take full responsibility. If people want to criticize, then criticize me, it doesn't matter. This is a decision I made, but it didn't work. It's painful because no one wants to improve from losing."

In addition, the United States will host Trinidad and Tobago in the first round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage, starting another journey.

Pochettino said: "I believe the fans will come to support us at the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the World Cup. I have no worries about this. The fans will definitely stand with the team."

In addition, American defender Zimmerman said, "I know that in this sport, people will not make a conclusion based on one game or halftime, but players must be able to rebound quickly mentally, physically and emotionally. We players have played hundreds of games in our careers, some of which are wonderful and some of which are not so ideal."

"If you look back at the run-up to the 2022 World Cup, we beat Morocco 3-0 and they ended up in the semi-finals. Things can change, it's only been six months so it's not the end of the world."