Mauricio Pochettino is not going wherever. The Argentine coach agreed to a brand new contract that can see him lead the U.S. Men’s National Team for the subsequent 4 years.
That point interval will carry Pochettino and the USMNT via the Concacaf Nations League, the Concacaf Gold Cup and the CONMEBOL Copa America (which the USMNT is anticipated, although not but confirmed, to participate in). It’s going to additionally embrace the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
“The eagerness we skilled from the followers all through the World Cup solely strengthened our perception in what is feasible right here,” said Pochettino in an official statement.
“We wish to attempt to have a long-lasting influence on the game within the nation that has welcomed us so warmly and for that influence to increase past outcomes on the sphere.”
Highs, lows and a house World Cup
Pochettino joined the USMNT in September 2024 after a quick spell with Chelsea within the Premier League. On the time, Pochettino was thought-about an aspirational and inspirational rent; his robust world repute instantly made him one of the vital esteemed coaches in USMNT historical past.
Pochettino kicked off his tenure with wins in opposition to Panama, Jamaica, Venezuela and Costa Rica, however misplaced 4 straight matches in early 2025 to throw his tenure into disarray. It took a powerful Gold Cup efficiency from a younger, largely untested crew — and a string of 5 undefeated outcomes in opposition to Japan, Ecuador, Australia, Paraguay and Uruguay — to carry every thing again collectively.
Two tough losses in opposition to Belgium and Portugal in early 2026 raised questions concerning the World Cup readiness of Pochettino’s squad, however robust performances in its send-off matches in opposition to Senegal and Germany answered them. With momentum lastly pushing it in the best route, the USMNT kicked off its event with a generational 4-1 win over Paraguay, then backed it up with a 2-0 win over Australia to seal first place in its tough World Cup group.
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