Mauricio Pochettino Extends Tenure with U.S. Soccer Until 2030

U.S. Soccer has announced that Mauricio Pochettino will continue as the coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The new contract was confirmed by U.S. Soccer on Monday.

Pochettino’s extension reflects confidence in his leadership. JT Batson, CEO of U.S. Soccer, expressed enthusiasm about Pochettino’s commitment to the team’s future, stating, “Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on the progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer.”

Pochettino took over the coaching position in 2024 following a challenging period for the team. His extensive experience includes managing top European clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, making him one of the most experienced coaches to lead the U.S. men’s team.

Initially contracted through this summer’s World Cup, the U.S. team reached the Round of 16, eventually falling 4-1 to Belgium. Despite the loss, their victories against Paraguay, Australia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina marked a record for the team with three wins in a World Cup. The tournament drew significant audience attention, including a historic viewership of 50.1 million for the Round of 16 match on Fox and Telemundo.

“Working together with U.S. 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,” stated Pochettino. “The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here.”

The new contract extends through the 2030 World Cup scheduled to take place mainly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Prior to the World Cup, the U.S. team will participate in other key international events, including next year’s CONCACAF Nations League and CONCACAF Gold Cup.

In addition to his coaching role, Pochettino and his team will contribute to broader aspects of U.S. Soccer development. This includes engagement in youth soccer, coaching education, and supporting collaboration with professional leagues.