Mauricio Pochettino to make a decision about USMNT future 'next week'

Mauricio Pochettino told a Spanish radio station that will make a decision on his future with the United States men’s national team next week.

The Argentinian manager has been in discussions with U.S. Soccer about a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. A new deal was reportedly offered to the 54-year-old Pochettino before the start of the 2026 World Cup, which saw the USMNT win its group and reach the Round of 16 before falling to Belgium.

“We are evaluating it, looking at it,” Pochettino told Cadena Cope on Thursday. “They [U.S. Soccer] have made me an offer to continue, and we will see. Next week we will [make] a decision.”

Pochettino, who has previously managed Southampton, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, was hired by U.S. Soccer in Sept. 2024 to replace Gregg Berhalter. In his first international job, he has led the USMNT to a 17-12-2 record in 31 matches in charge.

U.S. Soccer shelled out a record-$6 million to land Pochettino nearly two years ago. Both sides enjoyed their working relationship and have expressed an interest in working together beyond the 2026 World Cup.

"It's difficult to describe or know your future," Pochettino said last month. "But when you are here, I think it's difficult now to see yourself living in another place, because for sure, we will miss it if one day we don't stay here in this country."