USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino Considering Another Job Before World Cup: Report
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) and has been linked to a coaching job at AC Milan, but he says he is fully committed to the U.S. team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino took over as USMNT coach in September 2024 and will lead the team in the tournament held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.Key Facts
- Mauricio Pochettino is the current head coach of the USMNT, starting in September 2024.
- Reports say Pochettino has shown interest in becoming AC Milan’s next head coach, but he denies meeting with the club.
- Pochettino assures he is 100% focused on coaching the U.S. team for the 2026 World Cup.
- The USMNT finished with a record of 13 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws under Pochettino so far.
- Christian Pulisic, a USMNT star, plays for AC Milan.
- AC Milan ended fifth in the 2025-26 Serie A season, just missing the top European club tournament.
- The 2026 World Cup will be played in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- The USMNT will play its first match in the World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in California on June 12, 2026.
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