Mauricio Pochettino Nears New Four-Year Deal to Stay as USMNT Coach Through 2030
Negotiations between the United States Soccer Federation and Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino are reported as close to completion on a new four‑year contract that would keep him in charge of the men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup. Financial terms have not been disclosed, but his current salary exceeds $6 million annually, placing him among the highest‑paid coaches at the 2026 tournament.
Pochettino, who took over the USMNT in late 2024, guided the side to a strong group‑stage performance at the 2026 World Cup before a 4‑1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. The federation plans to start World Cup qualifiers in September and will field the team in upcoming Gold Cups, the 2028 Copa América and Nations League matches. US Soccer CEO JT Batson confirmed active talks to retain Pochettino, despite reported interest from European clubs.
Entities: Belgium national football team · JT Batson · Mauricio Pochettino · US men's national team · United States Soccer Federation
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US men’s national team lost 4‑1 to Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. (Article summary)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] USMNT will begin World Cup qualifiers for the 2030 tournament in September. (Article summary)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pochettino’s initial contract with US Soccer ran through the 2026 World Cup. (The Athletic)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Financial terms of the new contract were not disclosed. (The Athletic reports)
- [DISPUTED] US Soccer CEO JT Batson said the federation is in active discussions with Pochettino about his future. (US Soccer CEO quoted in article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pochettino’s salary exceeds $6 million annually, making him the third‑highest‑paid coach at the 2026 World Cup. (Article summary)
- [DISPUTED] Mauricio Pochettino is close to signing a new four‑year contract with the US men's national team that would run through the 2030 World Cup. (US Soccer and multiple sources)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] USMNT is scheduled to compete in the 2027 and 2029 Gold Cups, the 2028 Copa América and upcoming Nations League matches. (Article summary)