Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 3, 2026 —

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him as the head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup.

Pochettino took over the coaching position in October 2024. Under his guidance, the team reached the round of 16 in the most recent World Cup, where their tournament run concluded with an elimination by Belgium.

The U.S. Soccer Federation CEO stated confidence in Pochettino’s leadership. The CEO believes Pochettino is the right person to guide the team as they aim to compete for World Cup titles in the coming years. Additionally, the federation sees his tenure as crucial for fostering the growth of soccer’s popularity within the United States.



Story summarized from the original created by Josh Skluzacek on kstp.com, see more information here.

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