Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a contract extension with the US Soccer Federation that will keep him as head coach of the US men's national team through the 2030 World Cup, the federation announced on Monday. The deal comes after the USMNT's last-16 exit at the 2026 World Cup, with extension talks having been underway for several months prior to the tournament. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Pochettino is expected to earn more than the $6 million per year he received under his previous contract, which was already the highest salary ever paid to a US head coach.