Pochettino Nears USMNT Deal Through 2030 World Cup After 4-1 Belgium Exit
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 30
Pochettino Nears USMNT Deal Through 2030 World Cup After 4-1 Belgium Exit
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 30
Summary
Multiple reports say Mauricio Pochettino is close to a new contract that would keep him as U.S. men’s coach through the 2030 World Cup.
The move follows the expiration of his deal after the 2026 tournament, where the United States topped its group, beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, then crashed out 4-1 to Belgium.
Pochettino said after that loss he would rest and talk with the federation, while U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said the sides were already in active discussions about the future.
U.S. Soccer appears to be betting on continuity after a cycle in which the team showed more aggressive play, even as the Belgium defeat exposed roster weaknesses and costly individual errors.
Keeping the 54-year-old would also avoid a difficult search in a thin elite coaching market ahead of the next World Cup cycle.