Coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to lead the United States through the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Monday, according to Reuters. Under his leadership, the US national team reached the last 16 at this year’s World Cup.
Pochettino, who favours a high-pressing and attacking style of play, took charge of the US team in September 2024 after severing ties with Chelsea FC and had a contract until the 2026 FIFA 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 the progress of the USMNT and the momentum of US Soccer,” said the federation’s chief executive JT Batson.
Under the leadership of 54-year-old Pochettino, the United States won against Australia and Paraguay and, after a hard-fought defeat to Turkey, finished first in the World Cup group stage with six points.
After finishing first in the group stage, the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout stages before losing to Belgium in the last 16.
“Working together with US 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,” said Pochettino.
Before coming to the United States, the former Argentine defender served as coach of RCD Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, PSG, and Chelsea.
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