Mauricio Pochettino will continue as the manager of the United States men's national team through 2030, following a contract extension announced by US Soccer.

The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss has been in charge since September 2024. He guided the team through a solid run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, where co-hosts United States topped their group before falling to Belgium in the last 16.

A broader role for Pochettino and his staff

The new agreement expands the responsibilities of Pochettino and his coaching staff beyond match day. According to US Soccer, they will now advise and support the federation on the development of the full national team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education, professional league collaboration, and other technical areas.

Pochettino spoke warmly about the opportunity. "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 programme even stronger," he said.

"We want to try to have a lasting impact on the sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly — and for that impact to extend beyond results on the field."

World Cup campaign in review

United States finished top of their group at the FIFA World Cup 2026, recording victories over Paraguay and Australia. They then beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last 32 before Belgium ended their tournament with a 4-1 defeat in the round of 16.

The campaign was not without controversy. Striker Folarin Balogun received a red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina but avoided suspension following an intervention by US President Donald Trump, one of the tournament's more contentious episodes.

Federation backs Pochettino's culture-building

US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone praised the environment Pochettino has created within the squad. "Mauricio has built a culture where players trust the group, trust the process and trust each other," she said.

"We saw the impact of that belief in the way the team grew, competed and performed on the world's biggest stage. That culture, and the staff who helped build it, are exactly what we want to continue investing in for the men's national team now and for the future."