Mauricio Pochettino signs new US Soccer deal through 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension with the United States Soccer Federation that will keep him as head coach of the men's national team through the 2030 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty over his future after the USMNT's round-of-16 exit at this summer's home tournament.

US Soccer announced the deal on Monday, confirming an agreement that had been months in the making. The Argentine took charge in 2024 and led the United States through a memorable 2026 World Cup on home soil: a thumping 4-1 win over Paraguay in the group-stage opener, strong performances against Australia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and then a chastening 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16.

Financial details were not released, but Pochettino is expected to receive a raise on the $6m a year he earned under his previous deal, already the largest salary ever paid to a US head coach. The Guardian understands that billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, who bankrolled the original contract, will again be the primary funder of the new agreement.

The extension also gives Pochettino an expanded role. While his focus remains the senior national team, the federation said his staff will advise and support US Soccer on the broader development of the national team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education and professional league collaboration.

"It has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the men’s national team program even stronger," Pochettino said in the announcement. "The passion we experienced from the fans throughout the World Cup only strengthened our belief in what is possible here."

The coach, at the helm for roughly 20 months by the time of the World Cup, had long signalled that he wanted the chance to complete a full cycle. After the Belgium defeat he told the Guardian: "We all know that a process is about a four-year cycle." Now he gets one.

Sources

• The Guardian — Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030
• ANSA — Calcio: Pochettino rinnova, ct Usa fino al Mondiale 2030