NEW YORK — Mauricio Pochettino, the 54-year-old Argentine coach of the United States men’s national soccer team, has agreed to extend his contract through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Pochettino took over the U.S. team in 2024 after parting ways with Chelsea and initially had a contract through the 2026 World Cup. Known for his high-pressing, attacking style, he led the team to a historic performance at the 2026 World Cup, where the U.S. finished first in their group ahead of Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey, earning six points—the highest ever for the men's team at the tournament.

Under his leadership, the team won three matches in the World Cup, igniting enthusiasm among millions of fans before exiting in the round of 16 after a victory over Bosnia and a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

Reflecting on the progress, Pochettino said, "Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the Men’s National Team program even stronger."

Before coaching the U.S. team, Pochettino had notable success in club football, guiding Southampton to their highest-ever Premier League finish of eighth place in 2013, leading Tottenham Hotspur to their first Champions League final in 2019, and steering Paris St Germain to the Ligue 1 title in 2022.

Pochettino’s contract extension signals a commitment to build on the momentum and progress of U.S. men’s soccer as the team prepares for future international competitions through 2030.

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