# Pochettino signs extension to coach USA through 2030 World Cup 2026-08-08T19:44:06+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States men's national team until the 2030 World Cup, US football announced on Monday. The 54-year-old Argentine took over in 2024 and led the US to the round of 16 at the recent World Cup they co-hosted with Canada and Mexico. The Americans won three matches at a World Cup for the first time before a 4-1 defeat to Belgium, following controversy over FIFA's suspension of striker Folarin Balogun. Pochettino was linked with a return to European club football but chose to stay. The US have not reached a World Cup quarter-final since 2002. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: CONCACAF, Folarin Balogun, Mauricio Pochettino, sports contract, US football, World Cup 2030 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pochettino-signs-extension-to-coach-usa-through-2030-world-cup/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pochettino-signs-extension-to-coach-usa-through-2030-world-cup/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.