Pochettino signs new USA contract until 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino will continue as head coach of the United States men's national soccer team after signing a new contract through the 2030 World Cup. The extension signals U.S. Soccer's long-term commitment to developing the program and competing at the highest international level.

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Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer.

JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer, stated that the new agreement aligns with the federation's ambitions. "Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer," Batson said. He emphasized the work ahead to achieve goals like winning Men's World Cups and making soccer the most played sport nationwide.

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We know we have a lot of work to do to achieve our clear ambitions, including competing to win Men’s World Cups and having soccer become the most played sport in every community.

Pochettino guided the U.S. to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup, marking several milestones. These included a record four goals in a single World Cup match during a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, multiple group-stage wins for the first time since 1930, and a record six points in the group phase. Despite a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, the team's performance was viewed as a significant step forward.

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I couldn’t be more excited that Mauricio and team are committed to partnering with all of us to do the hard work to bring those ambitions to life.

The Argentine coach expressed his conviction in the country's potential. "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," Pochettino said. He added that fan passion during the World Cup reinforced his belief in what's possible. The new contract will see him oversee the development of emerging talents and the next generation of American players, aiming for a lasting impact on the sport.

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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.