Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup
The four-year deal gives Pochettino a full World Cup cycle to rebuild the player pool and strengthen youth development, U.S. Soccer said.
- On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the Soccer Federation announced that head coach Mauricio Pochettino signed a four-year contract extension, keeping him with the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup.
- Pochettino took charge of the USMNT in Sept 2024, leading the team to the World Cup round of 16 this summer where they suffered a 4-1 loss against Belgium.
- Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is again providing a "significant part" of the funding for Pochettino's new contract, which compensates the coach who previously earned more than $5 million.
- The Federation hired former LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo to coach the under-23 team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, though Pochettino will continue overseeing the National Team.
- Preparing for the 2030 tournament, Pochettino intends to build a team capable of handling high-pressure environments by integrating younger players into the National Team pipeline.
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Mauricio Pochettino signs contract extension as US coach until 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a four-year contract extension to remain United States coach until the 2030 World Cup. The deal ends speculation over his future and confirms US Soccer's backing after the 2026 campaign.
The former Spanish technician agreed his renewal with the North American federation after his notable role in the last World Cup.
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Mauricio Pochettino to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to continue coaching the United States men's national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. U.S. Soccer announced the deal Monday morning, also retaining assistants Jesus Perez, Miguel D'Agostino, Toni Jimenez, Sebastian Pochettino and Silvia Tuya. "Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United
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