Mauricio Pochettino USMNT coaching tenure
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US men’s coach Pochettino agrees new contract through 2030 World Cup
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The US men's team reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States men's national team reached the last 16 of the tournament. The team finished first in their group ahead of Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey, collecting six points, which was the highest-ever total for the team at the tournament.
Under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino, the team secured a record three wins during the World Cup and set all-time managerial records for the most wins and most goals scored at the tournament. After defeating Bosnia in the last 32, the team was eventually eliminated following a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
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Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea by mutual consent.
At the beginning of 2024, Mauricio Pochettino departed from Chelsea. The exit occurred by mutual consent after the team achieved a sixth-place finish.
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Mauricio Pochettino took over the US men's team.
Mauricio Pochettino took over the United States men's national team in 2024. This appointment followed his departure from Chelsea earlier that year.
The 54-year-old Argentine has been coaching the US men's team since September 2024.