Mauricio Pochettino will remain the head coach of the United States men’s national team (USMNT) through the 2030 World Cup, according to an announcement made by the US Soccer Federation on Monday. The extension formalizes a long-term commitment between the federation and the coach, following months of active discussions regarding his future with the program.

Negotiations between the two parties reportedly began well before the USMNT’s performance in this summer’s World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the round of 16. Despite that early exit, the federation maintained its interest in retaining Pochettino’s services. Discussions intensified in the weeks following the tournament, culminating in the agreement announced this week. The Guardian reported that the two sides had been in the final stages of finalizing the deal as recently as last week.

This extension signals a clear intent from US Soccer to maintain stability within the coaching staff as the program looks toward the 2030 tournament. While the team’s recent performance was described by some observers as disappointing, the federation’s decision to extend the contract suggests a high level of confidence in Pochettino’s long-term vision for the squad.