Reports: USMNT, Pochettino 'Close' to New Deal
Talks have progressed despite unresolved financial terms, and the extension would keep Mauricio Pochettino under contract through the 2030 World Cup.
- On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, reports confirmed that U.S. Soccer and head coach Mauricio Pochettino are close to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 World Cup.
- Pochettino took over as USMNT head coach in the fall of 2024, initially signing through the 2026 World Cup, where the team reached the Round of 16 before losing 4-1 to Belgium.
- Negotiations between the two sides have "continued and progressed," The Athletic reported. U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said, "We all share a belief that the best days of U.S. Soccer are ahead of us."
- The extension positions Pochettino to lead the United States through upcoming major tournaments, including hosting the 2028 Copa America and Gold Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2029.
- If finalized, the four-year agreement would mark the longest tenure of Pochettino's coaching career. The Argentine previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea before joining the U.S. setup.
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