Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT Reportedly 'Close' to New Contract, Would Run Through 2030 World Cup

After leading the United States to its best overall finish at the World Cup since 2010, Mauricio Pochettino is closing in on a contract extension to remain head coach.

According to The Athletic, Pochettino and U.S. Soccer are "close" on a deal that would keep him on board through the 2030 World Cup.

Pochettino reportedly was presented an extension by the United States Soccer Federation in June, soon after the U.S. clinched first place in Group D at the World Cup.

No decision from Pochettino was expected to come until after the conclusion of the tournament. His previous contract expired at the end of the World Cup.

U.S. Soccer CEO J.T. Batson told reporters on July 16 the two sides were still in "active" discussions about a new deal.

That same day, Pochettino said on Spanish radio Cadena Cope (h/t ESPN) that he was expecting to make a decision within the next week.

"We are evaluating it, looking at it," he said. "They [US Soccer] have made me an offer to continue and we will see. Next week we will take a decision."

Even though that timeline has since passed, there is no indication Pochettino won't eventually sign an extension. It's also unclear what the financial terms of a new deal will include.

Pochettino was originally hired as USA's head coach in September 2024, two months after Gregg Berhalter was fired following a third-place finish in group play at the Copa América tournament.

The 54-year-old Pochettino has a 17-2-12 record in 31 matches with the United States. The U.S. made the Round of 16 and finished 12th overall at the 2026 World Cup, setting a new U.S. record with 11 goals in five matches.