Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030

Mauricio Pochettino and the US Soccer Federation have agreed to a contract extension, keeping the Argentine head coach with the USMNT through 2030. US Soccer announced the deal on Monday following months of discussions that began before the 2026 World Cup. Despite a disappointing last-16 exit during the tournament held on home soil, the federation maintained its desire for Pochettino to remain in charge, with final negotiations concluding in the weeks after the competition.