After World Cup success: Pochettino will remain US national coach until 2030

In his new contract, Pochettino was given more power. According to the association, the former defender will no longer only look after the national team. Rather, it should also advance the youth programs, youth work, coach training and cooperation with the professional leagues.

“Mauricio and his team believe in the future of soccer in the United States, and our new project allows us to build on the progress of the U.S. National Team and the momentum of the U.S. Soccer Federation,” said JT Batson, U.S. Secretary General. Soccer.

What Pochettino wants to achieve

During the last World Cup, Pochettino and his team thrilled US fans with their offensive style of play and set milestones in US football history. His team celebrated the most successes of a US team at a World Cup with a total of four wins, reached the knockout phase as group winners for the first time since 2002 and only failed in the round of 16 against Belgium (1:4).

“The passion of the fans throughout the World Cup has only strengthened our belief in what is possible here,” said Pochettino on behalf of his coaching team. And further: “We want to have a lasting impact on sport in the country that has welcomed us so warmly and continue this influence beyond the results on the pitch.”

Before his first position as a selection coach, the Argentine coached, among others, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea FC.