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USMNT keeps Pochettino as coach through 2030 World Cup

U.S. Soccer announced a four-year extension for head coach Mauricio Pochettino, keeping him through the 2030 World Cup despite the team's round-of-16 exit in 2026.

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U.S. Soccer extended Mauricio Pochettino's contract as men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup. The four-year deal follows the team's round-of-16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

U.S. Soccer announced that Mauricio Pochettino agreed to a new four-year contract as head coach of the U.S. men's national team.3,4,6 The extension keeps Pochettino in charge through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.1,2,4,6 Pochettino took over the USMNT in 2024, replacing the previous coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup.2

Under Pochettino, the USMNT recorded a record three wins at the 2026 World Cup before exiting in the round of 16.2 U.S. Soccer officials said Pochettino's contract was supported in part by philanthropic leadership groups.9 Pochettino had faced speculation about returning to club-level coaching before agreeing to the extension.5,7

The announcement came one month after the USMNT's World Cup loss in the round of 16.8 U.S. Soccer described Pochettino's leadership as having 'tremendous potential' to elevate American soccer.1 The contract extension was officially confirmed by U.S. Soccer on August 3, 2026.6

Reports noted that the deal could face challenges if a major European club pursued Pochettino before 2030.5

“There’s tremendous potential to bring America to the sport’s upper echelons.”
Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. men's national team coach1

Why it matters

  • The U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT) is the national representative team of the United States in international men's soccer competitions.2

  • The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer tournament held every four years, with the 2026 edition co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.2

  • The round of 16 is the second stage of the World Cup knockout phase, where 16 teams compete for advancement to the quarterfinals.2

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