U.S. Soccer announced Monday that Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to remain head coach of the U.S. men’s national team until 2030.
The deal extends his tenure through the next World Cup cycle. It follows the conclusion of the 2026 tournament less than a month earlier. The USMNT won its group and advanced to the knockout stage before a Round of 16 exit against Belgium.
U.S. Soccer stated that Pochettino and his staff will advise on broader development. This includes the full national team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education, professional league collaboration and other technical areas.
Pochettino first joined the team in September 2024 on a two-year deal. That contract expired after the 2026 World Cup. Talks on an extension began months earlier. Both sides delayed a final decision until after the tournament.
Pochettino said: “Working together with U.S. Soccer the past 2 years, it has become clear to us there is tremendous potential to make the program even stronger. The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here.”
The Argentine previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. He led the USMNT to first place in its 2026 World Cup group.
Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, provided significant philanthropic support for the new deal. Additional backing came from Scott Goodwin, Adam Freede and other business partners. Similar private contributions helped fund Pochettino’s original contract.
The agreement keeps Pochettino in place for key upcoming events. These include the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. U.S. Soccer opened a new national training center near Atlanta during this period.
