US men’s coach Pochettino agrees new contract through 2030 World Cup

NEW YORK, Aug 3 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to lead the men's team through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer said on Monday, after taking them to the last 16 at this year's finals.The 54-year-old Argentine, who favours a high-pressing, attacking style of play, took over the U.S. side in 2024 after parting ways with Chelsea earlier that year, and had a contract that ran through the 2026 World Cup."Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer,” U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said in a press release.Under Pochettino's leadership, the U.S. finished first in their World Cup group ahead of Australia, Paraguay and Turkey, and the six points they collecte