US Soccer has been drawn into questions over the future of head coach Mauricio Pochettino following the US Men's National Team's dramatic exit from the 2026 World Cup, which the country is co-hosting. Having been hailed as a major appointment for his European pedigree, Pochettino's tenure is now under scrutiny after a heavily anticipated home tournament ended in a chastening 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16.

The article traces a turbulent run-up and campaign: an early lost Gold Cup Final to Mexico, a striking 4-1 group-stage win over Paraguay, further victories against Australia and a resilient knockout win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite a red card. However, the Belgium loss saw the team collapse with poor defending and costly errors, reviving old doubts about the side. The supplied text cuts off before the actual US Soccer statement on Pochettino's future is quoted.