Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to continue as the head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team until the 2030 World Cup, officials announced on Monday. This agreement comes shortly after the 54-year-old Argentine led the U.S. team to the 2026 World Cup’s round of 16, which took place in the United States.

U.S. Soccer CEO and Secretary General JT Batson expressed enthusiasm about the extension, stating, “Mauricio and his staff are committed to the future of soccer in the U.S. Our new project is aimed at advancing the USMNT and enhancing the momentum of U.S. Soccer. We have ambitious goals to compete for World Cup victories and make soccer the most popular sport in every community. I am thrilled that Mauricio and his team are dedicated to collaborating with us to achieve these goals.”

Pochettino has managed renowned clubs including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain but had not led a national team before taking the U.S. men’s job in 2024. His initial stint with the U.S. team yielded a 15-10-1 record ahead of the 2026 World Cup. During the tournament, the team advanced to the knockout stage after winning its group, eventually bowing out to Belgium with a 4-1 defeat.

The coach’s attacking strategy earned acclaim, helping the U.S. set a team scoring record in the World Cup. After the loss to Belgium, Pochettino appreciated his collaboration with U.S. Soccer, which had extended his contract before the tournament began. Even though he identifies strongly as Argentine, he connected with U.S. supporters by singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after matches.

The new contract aims to enhance the team’s progress, which Pochettino acknowledged had improved significantly over the year. Speaking in July after the 2025 Gold Cup, he remarked, “I am proud because, in one year, this team demonstrated our capability to play football competitively.”

While the terms of Pochettino’s new deal are undisclosed, his initial contract reportedly included a base salary of approximately $6 million per year, the highest ever for a U.S. soccer coach. U.S. Soccer enlisted private investors such as Ken Griffin to secure Pochettino’s services, moving him from club management to the national team in 2024.