Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until 2030. Our correspondent obtained this on Tuesday in a release on the FIFA website, noting that US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, w…

…by beating Portugal 1-0 while Belgium crushed the United States 4-1. Defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's men means none of the host nations remain in the 2026 tournament following the earlier exits of Canada and Mexico. The build-up to the game in Seattle was overshadowed by controversy after forward Folarin Balogun was c…

…to injury, shooting straight at Freese from a dangerous position. US coach Mauricio Pochettino used the hydration break to gather his squad in a tight huddle on the field, rallying his outnumbered troops to hold out for the game's final phase. Despite his team suddenly being on the backfoot, Christian Pulisic put the b…

…place in the knockout rounds. Co-hosts, United States followed suit in Group D. Mauricio Pochettino's side started with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay and then defeated Australia 2-0 to reach six points and seal qualification. Germany became the third nation to progress from the group stage. The four-time world cha…

…But perhaps no factor has been as great as the expensive hiring of elite coach Mauricio Pochettino, who deconstructed and rebuilt an underperforming, complacent squad in his own image. US and Crystal Palace center-half Chris Richards on Friday praised the former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manage…

…Christian Pulisic, who failed to recover from a calf issue in time, coach Mauricio Pochettino switched to a 4-4-2 formation, bringing in second striker Ricardo Pepi. For the second game running, the US were gifted an early lead, thanks to an own goal in the 11th minute. Playing slightly wider than usual, star striker F…

…with a stylish 4-1 demolition of Paraguay in Los Angeles. That result has left Mauricio Pochettino’s USA team brimming with confidence and the country getting behind them as they prepare for the showdown with the Socceroos in the Pacific Northwest. Australia are also approaching the USA clash in buoyant mood after thei…

…the game' - pundits debate impact of hydration breaksUnited States manager Mauricio Pochettino said he did not like the breaks during his side's 4-1 win against Paraguay, adding they were "unnecessary" when conditions were tolerable.One of the main issues is that the hydration breaks are not being used primarily for th…

Why Pochettino's fluid USA midfield is thrivingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mauricio Pochettino's USA team scored four goals against Paraguay from six shots on target with an expected goals of 1.34ByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished19 June 2026For the past couple of seasons, many teams looki…

…'let's make less money'."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, USA manager Mauricio Pochettino (right) called the hydration breaks "unnecessary" except in cases of extreme heatThe more casual football fan demographic the World Cup attracts has made introducing the ads easier."I think this is here to last, especially…

United States manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has named Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as the best coach at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Pochettino spoke to the media ahead of the USA’s match against Australia on Friday. The Argentine also insisted that he knows Scaloni’s coaching staff members very well. “…