Americans Go Wild for Pochettino – Want Him for Next World Cup Too

The U.S. Soccer Federation has reportedly offered head coach Mauricio Pochettino a contract extension that would see him lead the national team through the next World Cup in 2030, set to be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The 54-year-old Argentine's current contract is due to expire next month.

Pochettino's squad has given American fans reason to believe they can compete with the world's best in recent weeks, having topped Group D with relative ease. They secured routine victories over Paraguay and Australia to book their spot in the knockout stages, though they suffered a 3-2 loss to Turkey in their final group match on Thursday evening. Their next challenge is a Round of 16 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina, scheduled for the night of July 1st-2nd in San Francisco.

Pochettino, a former manager of Tottenham and Chelsea, is sure to attract interest from club teams once the World Cup concludes. His name is consistently linked with vacant positions at top European clubs whenever they arise. Prior to the World Cup, there was speculation he had held talks with Italian giants AC Milan. Ultimately, that role was filled by former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.

However, discussions with U.S. soccer officials are said to have been ongoing for months, with the offer extended to Pochettino even before the World Cup began. They are reportedly very keen to keep him in the role.

Beyond the World Cup, Pochettino could also lead the team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and the Copa América, which the U.S. is expected to host, over the next four years.