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Pochettino Extends Contract With U.S. Through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino Extends Contract With U.S. Through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino Agrees New Deal To Remain In Charge Of USMNT, Pens Down Four Year Contract Through 2030 FIFA World Cup · republicworld.com

Mauricio Pochettino, a 54‑year‑old soccer coach, has agreed to stay on as the United States men’s national team coach until the 2030 World Cup.

He took over in October 2024 and led the U.S. to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 4‑1 to Belgium.

During that tournament, the U.S. became the first seeded team to win three games in a single World Cup and finished the group stage with a game to spare.

The new contract gives the U.S. team stability and a clear plan for the next few years.

Fans and officials are hopeful that Pochettino’s experience will help the U.S. perform better in future tournaments.

Key facts

Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
Contract Length
Four years (through 2030)
Previous Tournament
2026 World Cup Round of 16
Elimination
4-1 loss to Belgium
Notable Achievement
First seeded team to win three matches in a single World Cup

Quotes

Mauricio Pochettino

Head coach of the United States men's national soccer team

“What we learned is that we can compete, that we have the quality and we have the talent. We were so close. That gap with the best teams in the world is not too big.”
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“The magic thing that happened during the World Cup, the connection with the people, of course with the whole organization and everything was a key point.”
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