The U.S. men’s national team is entirely focused on preparing for the 2026 World Cup, with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm. Yet, with the Argentine manager’s deal running until the end of the tournament, the future has almost arrived.
At some point in the next several months, it appears more likely that Pochettino leaves his post with the USMNT and returns to club soccer, something he has admitted to “missing,” at least at the Premier League level, while leading the USMNT program.
