Mauricio Pochettino

The latest Mauricio Pochettino news, USMNT updates and managerial developments. The Argentine coach is currently leading the United States national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while continuing to be linked with a potential return to Tottenham Hotspur – where he previously enjoyed a long and successful spell.

This page covers tactical insights, press conferences, squad selections and developments surrounding his managerial future.


Full name	Mauricio Roberto Pochettino
Nationality	Argentina
Position	Head coach
Date of Birth	2 March 1972
Current club	United States national team
Previous clubs managed	Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG, Chelsea

USMNT midfielder Gio Reyna playing for Borussia Monchengladbach

News Publish date: 27. March 2026.

Gio Reyna grateful for USMNT call-up as Mauricio Pochettino goes against his word

A shift in Mauricio Pochettino's policy has secured Gio Reyna’s place in the USMNT camp despite a lack of minutes in the Bundesliga

Folarin Balogun playing for AS Monaco against PSG

World Cup Publish date: 26. March 2026.

Folarin Balogun USMNT World Cup chances explained: Stats, position, nationality

Former Arsenal forward could be a key part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans at the 2026 World Cup

Malik Tillman playing for Bayer Leverkusen

World Cup Publish date: 26. March 2026.

Malik Tillman USMNT World Cup chances explained: Stats, position, nationality

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder could be a key part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans at the World Cup

News Publish date: 25. March 2026.

Noahkai Banks plays risky game with USMNT as Mauricio Pochettino and Landon Donovan make feelings clear

USMNT legend Landon Donovan issued a blunt ultimatum regarding the teenager's hesitation

News Publish date: 18. March 2026.

Haji Wright injury: Coventry striker’s groin issue rules him out of USMNT squad in blow ahead of World Cup

USMNT striker faces a scan for a groin injury, missing international duty and Coventry City's upcoming Championship fixtures

News Publish date: 18. March 2026.

Mauricio Pochettino: Juventus is Weston McKennie plus 10 players

The Juventus star’s historic European form and tactical flexibility have made him the focal point of the American roster ahead of high-profile March friendlies in Atlanta

The CBS Arena is home to Coventry City Football Club in the West Midlands, UK, where Haji Wright plays his football

News Publish date: 10. March 2026.

Haji Wright USMNT World Cup chances explained: Stats, salary, height

Coventry City striker Haji Wright is pushing for a place in the USMNT squad for the 2026 World Cup. Stats, salary, contract and career explained.

USMNT defender Noahkai Banks of FC Augsburg

News Publish date: 2. March 2026.

USMNT at risk of losing Noahkai Banks to Germany before World Cup: “I’m very torn”

Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks feels close ties to both Germany and the USA

News Publish date: 24. February 2026.

Norwich City captain breaks silence on Josh Sargent’s controversial MLS move: I get the fans’ frustration

Canaries skipper Kenny McLean expressed what he thought about the American striker's big-money move to Toronto FC

News Publish date: 21. February 2026.

Rafael van der Vaart explains why he wouldn’t take Mauricio Pochettino back at Tottenham

Dutch legend tips former teammate despite acknowledging "risk" as Igor Tudor begins interim spell with Arsenal derby this weekend