Mauricio Pochettino has committed to remain head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine coach, 54, took charge of the team in 2024 and recently led the United States to the Round of 16 at the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Pochettino signed a contract extension along with his coaching staff, signaling US Soccer’s confidence in his long-term vision for the team. “It has become clear to us that there is tremendous potential to make the men’s national team programme even stronger,” Pochettino said. He also highlighted the support from fans during the World Cup as a source of motivation, expressing a desire to create a lasting impact on soccer in the country, extending beyond on-field results.

Under Pochettino’s leadership, the U.S. won three matches in a single World Cup for the first time before their elimination by Belgium in the knockout round. The match was marked by controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to suspend striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, which had drawn significant attention.

Pochettino took over after Gregg Berhalter’s departure following the U.S. men’s early exit from the 2024 Copa America, which the United States had hosted. Since then, Pochettino has guided the team to the final of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where they narrowly lost 2-1 to Mexico.

Despite speculation linking him to a return to European club football, Pochettino has chosen to continue his role with the U.S. team. The next World Cup, scheduled for 2030, will be hosted primarily by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone praised Pochettino’s influence, noting the culture of trust and unity he has fostered within the squad. “We saw the impact of that belief in the way the team grew, competed and performed on the world’s biggest stage,” she said.

The United States has not advanced past the quarterfinals in a men’s World Cup since 2002. With home advantage at the most recent tournament, there had been hopes the team could emulate or surpass that achievement, but they ultimately fell short. Pochettino’s extended tenure suggests US Soccer aims to build on recent progress and establish sustained competitiveness on the international stage.