Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Pochettino Extends Contract With U.S. Through 2030 World Cup
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.
Mauricio Pochettino signs a four‑year extension to coach the U.S. men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup.
He took over in October 2024 and guided the U.S. to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
The U.S. were eliminated 4‑1 by Belgium in that round.
Under Pochettino, the U.S. became the first seeded team to win three matches in a single World Cup.
The team also advanced from the group stage with a game to spare.
- Who
- Mauricio Pochettino
- What
- Contract extension to coach the United States men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup
- When
- Monday, 2024
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To secure leadership for the U.S. team through the next World Cup cycle
- 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
