US men’s coach Pochettino agrees to new contract through 2030 World Cup

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - July 1, 2026 U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges the fans after the match REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 6, 2026 U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino speaks to the team after the match as the U.S. are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

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NEW YORK, Aug 3 : Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a deal to stay on as coach of the United States men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup, after leading his side to the last 16 at this year's global showcase.

The 54-year-old year Argentine, who favours a high-pressing, attacking style of play, took over the U.S. team in 2024 after parting ways with Chelsea earlier that year, and he had a contract that ran through the 2026 World Cup.

"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,” U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General JT Batson said in a press release.

Under Pochettino's leadership, the United States finished first in their World Cup group ahead of Australia, Paraguay and Turkey, and the six points they collected was the highest-ever point total for the men's team at the tournament.

Source: Reuters

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