Mauricio Pochettino agrees to new contract to coach USMNT through 2030 Mauricio Pochettino has signed a four-year contract with U.S. Soccer, securing his position as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team through the 2030 World Cup. The deal, announced on August 3, 2026, marks Pochettino’s first full World Cup cycle with the team, following his appointment in September 2024 just under two years before the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The decision comes after the U.S. team’s mixed performance at the World Cup, including a historic 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, which remains its worst defeat in the competition since 2006. Pochettino, a former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager, expressed optimism about the team’s potential during a press conference ahead of the contract announcement. “It’s a great opportunity because the potential is there,” he said. “We were so close. That gap with the best teams in the world is not so big. To reduce that gap, I think it’s possible. I think it’s possible because we have the talent, we have the organization.” His comments reflect a focus on building a competitive team capable of challenging top-tier nations in future tournaments. The U.S. team’s World Cup campaign saw both triumphs and setbacks. They won their group for the first time since 2010 and secured their second-ever knockout victory by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina. The squad also scored 10 goals in the tournament, the highest total for the U.S. in World Cup history. Pochettino credited the team’s success to a combination of player talent, organizational support, and fan engagement. “The magic thing that happened to the World Cup and the connection with the people, with the organization, was a key point to make that decision,” he said.#usmnt #mauricio_pochettino #u_s_soccer #ken_griffin #j_t_batson
