The United States team will maintain the continuity of Mauricio Pochettino beyond the next World Cup cycle. The United States Soccer Federation confirmed this Monday the renewal of the Argentine coach's contract until 2030, a decision that guarantees his permanence at the head of the national team for the next international tournaments.

The announcement comes after a World Cup with mixed feelings for the American team. Although the team was eliminated in the round of 16 by Belgium with a 1-4 defeat, the federation chose to support the sports project started in September 2024.

The extension of the link means that Pochettino will be able to lead the United States in the 2027 and 2029 Gold Cup, in addition to leading the preparation for the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Morocco and Portugal.

In the official statement, the federation acknowledged that there are still significant challenges ahead. “We know that we have a lot of work ahead of us to achieve our clear ambitions, including competing to win men's World Cups and ensuring that soccer becomes the most practiced sport in all communities,” the organization said.

The entity also highlighted the work of the Argentine coach in the development of young players and in building a talent base for the future of the team.

Institutional support after a World Cup with lights and shadows

The renewal was announced just a few weeks after the United States' participation in the last World Cup, a tournament of which it was co-host. The team advanced from the group stage as the leader of its area, something it achieved for the third time in its history.

That performance allowed them to reach the round of 32, where they beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 and achieved their first victory in a World Cup qualifier since 2002.

The blow came later against Belgium. The 1-4 defeat in the round of 16 left a bitter taste and raised questions about the team's competitive level against higher-ranking teams.

Despite this result, the federation considered that the overall balance justified the continuity of the coaching staff.

A process that began in 2024

Pochettino took over in September 2024 with the aim of leading the team's preparation for the World Cup organized by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Being automatically classified as the host country, its first official competitions were the 2024 Nations League and the Gold Cup.

In the Nations League, the United States lost in the semifinals to Panama and then lost the third-place match to Canada. Later, they played the Gold Cup final at home, but were defeated by Mexico.

With the new contract until 2030, the federation is committed to providing stability to a project that seeks to consolidate the American team in the international elite during the next World Cup cycle.

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