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Sources: Poch in positive talks over USMNT deal

ESPN · Jun 26, 2026, 7:49 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Soccer have had positive talks about a possible contract extension, sources told ESPN.
  • Soccer runs through the end of this World Cup and the former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea manager has yet to say what his future plans are.
  • Soccer would like to retain the 54-year-old for another four-year cycle through the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

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Soccer have had positive talks about a possible contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Pochettino's contract with U.S. Soccer runs through the end of this World Cup and the former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea manager has yet to say what his future plans are.

Sources told ESPN that U.S. Soccer would like to retain the 54-year-old for another four-year cycle through the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The idea would be to also retain the same core of players currently on the roster.

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