Mauricio Pochettino replacements: Ranking the USMNT's candidates, from Pep Guardiola to Pellegrino Matarazzo

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now concluded, the future of USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino remains uncertain. U.S. Soccer is reportedly considering potential replacements should Pochettino depart, with candidates ranging from high-profile names like Pep Guardiola to Pellegrino Matarazzo. The Sporting News has ranked the leading candidates who could take charge of the United States men's national team.