Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain manager of the United States men's national football team until 2030. The Argentine, who took charge in September 2024, guided co-hosts USA to the World Cup last 16 in 2026 before losing to Belgium, and his continued leadership underlines US Soccer's confidence in the culture and progress he has built within the squad.

Under the new deal, Pochettino and his coaching staff will take on an expanded role, advising US Soccer on the wider national team pathway, youth football, coaching education and professional league collaboration, beyond just first-team results. The US topped their World Cup group with wins over Paraguay and Australia, beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last 32, then exited 4-1 to Belgium. The tournament also featured a controversial moment when striker Folarin Balogun avoided suspension for a red card against Bosnia following an intervention from President Donald Trump.