Pochettino and U.S. Soccer extension talks remain positive, but no deal yet

Mauricio Pochettino has not signed a new U.S. Soccer contract, but talks over a possible extension have been described as positive. His current deal runs through the end of this World Cup, and a final decision is not expected until the tournament is over.

The reported aim from U.S. Soccer is to keep Pochettino in charge for the next four-year cycle leading to the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. ESPN also reports that the federation would like to continue with the current core group of players.

The timing is significant because the United States is still active in the tournament, having reached the round of 32 and set up a match with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday. That makes the contract question a background story rather than an immediate resolution, with the team’s World Cup campaign still the priority.

There is some caution around the situation: the key update is based on unnamed sources, and there has been no official announcement of an agreement. Pochettino has also been connected with club roles in recent months, although U.S. Soccer leadership has publicly emphasized transparency around any outside interest.