Pochettino extension offered as USMNT reach round of 32
Through despite the loss to Turkey
Your team is into the round of 32. The 3–2 defeat to Turkey in the final Group D match did not matter in the end, the wins over Paraguay and Australia had already done the job. Top of the group, and the knockout bracket now serves up Bosnia and Herzegovina next (2).
Pochettino offered extension through 2030
Mauricio Pochettino has been offered a contract extension that would keep him with the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup, per a CBS Sports report (1). No confirmation from the federation yet, but the timing, mid-tournament, with the knockout rounds ahead, signals real intent.
Sources
- 1. cbssports.com — USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino offered contract extension through 2030 World Cup, per report
- 2. cbssports.com — Footy Fix: USMNT on to World Cup round of 32 despite 3-2 loss: Next up, Bosnia and Herzegovina