Argentine Mauricio Pochettino was officially appointed as the new coach of the United States National Team and will be in charge of leading the team in the 2026 World Cup, in which the Americans will be the hosts along with Mexico and Canada.
The United States Soccer Federation announced his signing via social media. In a short video, the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager invited the public to the match against Panama.
In addition, the body that regulates American soccer highlighted the arrival of the Argentine: “He is an experienced and highly respected coach, having had successful stints with several of Europe’s top clubs.including Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.”
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— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) September 10, 2024
«Known for building teams with dynamic styles of play, he will now take the helm of the USMNT, bringing his extensive experience and tactical acumen to lead the team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil“the statement added.
They also highlighted that “Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams.”
“His track record speaks for itself, and I am confident he is the right choice to harness the immense potential within our talented team. We are delighted to have Mauricio on board as we look to expand our business. We embark on this exciting journey to achieve success on the global stage.”said Matt Crocker, US Soccer’s sporting director.
Argentine coaches in charge of national teams
Pochettino thus joins the long list of Argentine coaches around the world who are in charge of a national team, as is the case in the South American Qualifiers, where seven of the ten teams have an Argentine coach. Among them are:
- Marcelo Bielsa (Uruguay)
- Nestor Lorenzo (Colombia)
- Fernando Batista (Venezuela)
- Gustavo Alfaro (Paraguay)
- Sebastian Beccacece (Ecuador)
- Ricardo Gareca (Chile)
- Claudio Vivas (Costa Rica)
- Marcelo Neveleff (Dominican Republic)
