North American soccer has a clear and promising horizon. Mauricio Pochettino, 54, is increasingly close to continuing as head coach of the United States men's national team. Following a notable performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the US Soccer leadership decided to reaffirm its confidence in the Argentine tactician and has initiated talks to extend his contract until the 2030 World Cup.
A Long-Term Project
According to reports from TYC Sports and Infobae, negotiations are advancing with optimism. JT Bason, CEO of the United States Soccer Federation, stated that they are in active conversations with the former Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea manager.
Upcoming Tournaments for the Stars and Stripes
- Gold Cup 2027 and 2029
- Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
- Possible Copa América 2028
- 2030 FIFA World Cup
Pochettino's Numbers with the USMNT
Since his arrival in September 2024, the Argentine has managed 31 matches with a 57% effectiveness rate:
| Wins | 17 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Goals For | 57 |
| Goals Against | 45 |
A World Cup to Be Proud Of
Although the team was eliminated in the round of 16 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium, the overall balance is highly positive. The United States comfortably topped Group D, defeating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0, before a narrow 3-2 loss to Turkey and a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32. The collective style instilled by Pochettino in stars like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun excited the federation's leadership.
Additionally, according to Bolavip, the Argentine coach was the third highest-paid manager of the 2026 World Cup, earning a salary of €6 million, behind only Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil) and Julian Nagelsmann (Germany).
Sources: TYC Sports, Infobae, Bolavip, and Ámbito (as of July 29, 2026).