Mauricio Pochettino Signs New USMNT Contract Through 2030 World Cup, Everything HC Said About Deal

Soccer has agreed to extend Mauricio Pochettino’s contract as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup. The deal keeps him in the role for the next full cycle and reflects confidence in the program’s momentum, including encouraging results heading into the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino cited strong fan passion and said the aim is to apply his experience across U.S. Soccer, strengthening pathways for players, coaches and teams nationwide. The USMNT opened 2026 qualifying with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 2-0 victory over Australia, then beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. UEFA and FIFA governance debates around Christian Pulisic drew attention after Belgium eliminated the U.S. in the round of 16.