U.S. Soccer Federation and Mauricio Pochettino Agree to New Contract Through 2030 The U.S. Soccer Federation and head coach Mauricio Pochettino have finalized a multi-year agreement that will keep him in charge of the U.S. Men’s National Team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The deal, announced on August 3, 2026, marks a significant expansion of Pochettino’s role beyond the senior team, as he will now lead efforts to shape the broader U.S. Soccer ecosystem. This includes advising on youth development, coaching education, professional league collaboration, and other technical initiatives aimed at strengthening the national team pathway and growing the sport across the country. Pochettino, who joined the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) in September 2024, has already made an immediate impact. His tenure has been defined by a focus on preparing the team for the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. won its group outright for only the third time in history. Under his leadership, the team achieved a historic first knockout-stage victory since 2002 by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32. The campaign saw the U.S. score in all five matches, with at least two goals in four of them, setting a new record for most tournament wins by a head coach. The new contract extends Pochettino’s commitment to the U.S. Soccer Federation, allowing him to leverage his experience and vision to influence the development of the entire soccer landscape. U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General JT Batson emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, “Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States... We know we have a lot of work to do to achieve our clear ambitions, including competing to win Men’s World Cups and having soccer become the most played sport in every community.#paris_saint_germain #usmnt #mauricio_pochettino #u_s_soccer_federation #jt_batson
