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Mauricio Pochettino is manager of the United States men's national team for at least a few more days.
"We are evaluating it, looking at it," Pochettino said of his future while appearing on Cadena Cope, per ESPN's Adriana Garcia. "They [U.S. Soccer] have made me an offer to continue, and we will see. Next week we will [make] a decision."
Pochettino's contract with U.S. Soccer will expire at the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup. The USMNT bowed out in the Round of 16 in a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Belgium on July 6.
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In late June, The Athletic's Adam Crafton reported that "conversations between U.S. Soccer and the Argentine coach have been ongoing for several months, with an offer presented to Pochettino to renew for a further four years."
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Prior to the World Cup kicking off, rumors swirled that Pochettino had his eye on AC Milan. Jeff Carlisle and Julien Laurens of ESPN reported on May 28 that Pochettino "has spoken" with the Italian Serie A club, though Pochettino denied that he had any meetings about the vacant position.
The truth will reveal itself next week.
Pochettino took over the USMNT as Gregg Berhalter’s replacement in September 2024. He previously served in the same role at Chelsea FC (2023-24), Paris Saint-Germain (2021-22), Tottenham (2014-19), and Southampton (2013-14).
While the USMNT's 2026 World Cup ended on the sourest of notes — the 24-year quarterfinal drought will extend at least four more years — belief in Pochettino was at an all-time high after a dominant group stage showing and win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Now, U.S. soccer fans are split on Pochettino, with the pro Poch crowd wanting to see what he could unlock in a full four-year cycle.
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