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Pochettino signs extension to coach USA through 2030 World Cup
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Pochettino would leave for a European club after the World Cup was always media speculation, not fact. The reporter's job is to check, not chase rumours. The real test now is whether the American team can finally break its quarter-final curse, which has lasted since 2002. The 4-1 defeat to Belgium exposed defensive frailties that time and a home crowd alone cannot fix. Will the coach's 'lasting impact' translate into a first semi-final appearance, or will it be another cycle of near-misses?
Source: thehindu.com
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