Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract with U.S. Soccer and will lead the US national team until the 2030 World Cup.

The news was confirmed by the US Federation itself on Monday, after taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup held at home.

The 54-year-old Argentine, known for his high-pressure and attacking style, took over the USA in 2024 after parted ways with Chelsea, with a contract that only ran until the 2026 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 U.S. Soccer,” said CEO of U.S. Soccer. Soccer, JT Batson.

Under his guidance, the USA finished Group 1 in first place ahead of Australia, Paraguay and Turkey, with 6 points – the men’s highest total ever at a World Cup. They then defeated Bosnia in the 1/32 and were eliminated with a 4-1 defeat by Belgium in a disappointing end for a team hoping for a deeper journey home. Euronews.al.

“Working together with U.S. Soccer over the last two years, it became clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the National Team’s program even stronger,” Pochettino said. “The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here”.

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