# Pochettino signs extension to coach US men's team through 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a deal to remain head coach of the United States men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. The extension secures continuity for a squad set to co-host the 2026 World Cup before aiming for deeper runs in future tournaments. His leadership is seen as crucial to the program's long-term growth on the world stage.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/mauricio-pochettino-new-contract-us-soccer-world-cup) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:01:57 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/4/pochettino-agrees-to-coach-mens-us-soccer-through-2030-world-cup?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:32:48 +0000