After Diego Luna contributed two goals, the United States defeated Guatemala 2-1 in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final and successfully advanced to the final. Pochettino said his team deserves great recognition and praise, and praised Diego Luna for his outstanding performance.

Four minutes into the game, an American player's shot was saved by the opponent's goalkeeper, but Diego Luna made a supplementary shot in front of the goal, helping the United States take the lead 1-0. In the 15th minute, Diego Luna received a pass from Malik Tillman and shook off the defense and shot into the goal, helping the United States expand its lead to 2-0.

In the 80th minute of the second half, Escobar scored to tie the game for Guatemala 1-2. But in the end, the United States defeated Guatemala 2-1 and successfully advanced to the final.

Talking about Diego Luna's performance, U.S. coach Pochettino said, "His attitude and desire, everything was on full display, and his talent came naturally. This is exactly what we expect from our players and what we want to see. Diego Luna has been a good example since the training camp in January. Since the beginning of the January training camp, Diego Luna has been a good example. He is very eager to fight for this jersey and the national team. This is why he can reach such a level."

"I think we handled the game really well and it was a great experience. I think the team deserves a huge recognition for getting to the final and now we need to start preparing for the next game."

In addition, Pochettino will face Mexico in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, while Mexico defeated Honduras 1-0 in the semi-finals.

Pochettino also said, "It's incredible power, this is football. When we talk about the relationship between fans and the team, this is the connection we want to see at the World Cup."

"The players are not only fighting for the game, but also fighting for morale, and fighting for happiness or sadness. I saw the Guatemalan players crying, this is how we should feel, and our fans also need to have such emotional resonance."