{
  "id": 145419,
  "title": "Pochettino signs new USA contract until 2030 World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/pochettino-signs-new-usa-contract-until-2030-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T21:06:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/pochettino-signs-new-usa-contract-until-2030-world-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino has extended his contract with the United States men’s national soccer team until the 2030 World Cup, the US Soccer federation announced. This comes after the Argentine tactician led his team to the Round of 16 in the 2026 tournament they co-hosted. U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson emphasized that the new agreement aligns with the federation’s long-term goals for the sport in the United States, stating, “We know we have a lot of work to do to achieve our clear ambitions...” Pochettino guided the Americans to several achievements during his tenure, including a record four goals in a World Cup match, multiple group-stage wins, and a record six points in group play. The extension will see Pochettino continue working with young talents such as Folarin Balogun, Alex Freeman, and Malik Tillman while overseeing player and team development. He expressed optimism about the future of American soccer, stating, “We are excited by the opportunity to bring all our experience and knowledge to even more areas of U.S. Soccer.”",
  "summary": "Mauricio Pochettino extends his contract as USA men’s national team coach until the 2030 World Cup, aiming to build on 2026 success. com/pochettino-signs-new-usa-contract-until-2030-world-cup/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}