USSF Offers Pochettino 4-Year USMNT Extension Through 2030 as Decision Waits Until After 2026 World Cup
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 26
USSF Offers Pochettino 4-Year USMNT Extension Through 2030 as Decision Waits Until After 2026 World Cup
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 26
Summary
A four-year extension offer would keep Mauricio Pochettino in charge of the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup cycle, with no decision expected until after the 2026 tournament.
U.S. Soccer made the proposal before this World Cup to signal commitment as Pochettino's current deal nears expiry and club interest—including reported contact with AC Milan—lingers.
Two straight group-stage wins helped drive the move: the U.S. won Group D, reached the Round of 32, and posted its first consecutive World Cup victories since 1930 before a rotated side lost to Türkiye.
Wednesday's knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina now frames the immediate stakes, while a renewed deal could also keep Pochettino in place for the 2028 L.A. Olympics and Copa America.