Mauricio Pochettino will remain as head coach of the United States men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Monday. The 54-year-old Argentine, who took charge in 2024, has signed a new deal alongside his coaching staff following a historic World Cup campaign on home soil.
Pochettino led the Americans to the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup—co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico—marking the first time the US has ever won three matches in a World Cup. “The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here,” said Pochettino. “We want to try to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly and for that impact to extend beyond results on the field.”
After taking over from Gregg Berhalter following a disappointing Copa America group-stage exit, Pochettino helped steer the US to the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final and then engineered their run in the 2026 World Cup, where they were ultimately knocked out by Belgium amid controversy over FIFA’s suspension of striker Folarin Balogun’s ban.
US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone praised Pochettino for building a culture of trust and unity. “We saw the impact of that belief in the way the team grew, competed and performed on the world’s biggest stage.”
Despite speculation linking him to a return to European club football, Pochettino’s new contract ensures he’ll remain at the helm as the US aims for greater success at the 2030 tournament, set to be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
The US, who have not reached a World Cup quarter-final since 2002, will hope Pochettino can take the team further in his extended tenure.
