Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a new multi-year contract that will keep him in charge of the United States Men’s National Team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Monday. The 54-year-old Argentine, who was appointed in September 2024 following his departure from Chelsea, had been operating on a deal that expired at the conclusion of this summer’s tournament. Under his leadership the co-hosts finished top of their group with a record points tally for the program, advanced past Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, and ultimately exited in the last 16 after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
The fresh agreement not only extends Pochettino’s tenure for a full second World Cup cycle but also significantly broadens his responsibilities. He and his coaching staff will now advise and support U.S. Soccer across the entire national-team pathway, youth development programs, coaching education, collaboration with professional leagues, and other technical areas of the federation.
Pochettino expressed enthusiasm for the expanded brief, noting that the partnership of the past two years had revealed “tremendous potential to make the men’s national team programme even stronger” and that the passion shown by American fans during the World Cup had reinforced his belief in what could still be achieved.
U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone praised the culture Pochettino has instilled, highlighting the trust that now exists among players and the visible growth the squad displayed on the biggest stage. Chief executive JT Batson underscored the long-term vision, stating that the renewed project allows the federation to build on recent progress and sustain the momentum generated by the home World Cup. Discussions over the extension had been ongoing for months, with an initial offer presented before the tournament; both parties chose to finalize terms only after the competition ended.
Looking ahead, Pochettino will guide the team through the 2027 and 2029 Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup campaigns, the 2028 Olympics on home soil, and the qualifying process for the 2030 World Cup jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
The continuity marks a deliberate commitment to stability after a period of rapid transition, positioning the Argentine to shape both the senior side and the broader American player-development landscape for the next four years.