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Mauricio Pochettino USMNT coaching future

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~~Following the United States’ record‑setting group‑stage performance at the 2026 World Cup – the team earned its highest ever point total before a 4‑1 round‑of‑16 loss to Belgium –~~ U.S. Soccer confirmed on 3 August 2026 a four‑year contract extension for head coach Mauricio Pochettino, ~~securing his tenure~~ keeping him in charge through the 2030 World ~~Cup. The deal expands~~ Cup and expanding his remit to ~~include youth‑national programs,~~ youth development, coach education and league partnerships, ~~and adds a~~ with an advisory role for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ~~Funding for the broadened initiative comes from~~ The deal, financially backed by a multi‑million‑dollar philanthropic gift by from Citadel founder Kenneth C. Griffin and ~~additional~~ other private ~~partners. The contract reportedly~~ partners, pays ~~Pochettino about~~ roughly US$6 million ~~annually, placing him among~~ annually. Pochettino, appointed in September 2024, guided the ~~world’s highest‑paid national‑team coaches.~~ USMNT to its best group‑stage performance at the 2026 World Cup – six points and a round‑of‑16 appearance, delivering the team’s first knockout‑stage win since 2002 before a 4‑1 loss to Belgium. U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said the extension builds on the momentum generated by the team and staff.

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