Mauricio Pochettino begins preparations for 2030 World Cup with USMNT
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino announced plans for a 16-day training camp beginning later this month to assess a mix of veteran and young players. The squad, scheduled to be named September 17, will prepare for upcoming friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile on September 29 in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Greater Phoenix, and Canada on October 6 in St. Paul. Pochettino emphasized that the upcoming cycle represents a fresh start with a focus on long-term development for the 2030 World Cup. He intends to integrate younger talent carefully while balancing the need for immediate competitive results. The program is also coordinating with coach Steve Cherundolo to provide international experience for players eligible for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
- •Pochettino will announce a 26-player squad on September 17.
- •The USMNT faces Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada in late September and early October.
- •The coaching staff is working with Steve Cherundolo to develop talent for the 2028 Olympics.
- •Pochettino stated he will approach the inclusion of young players on a case-by-case basis.
- •The U.S. Soccer Federation remains in contact with various dual-national players regarding their international status.
- 5:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Pochettino plots USMNT's 'fresh start' as focus shifts to 2030 World Cup
"As he prepares for the upcoming international window, the US head coach spoke about Folarin Balogun, the LA Olympics and dual national players It’s been two months since the US men’s national team crashed out of the World Cup in disappointing fashion, and their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is back at work. The former Tottenham and PSG manager was largely viewed as a short-term hire when he joined the US in 2024, brought on to help the team capitalize on their first home World Cup in more than three decades. Along the way, Pochettino and US Soccer warmed to the idea of a contract extension, one they finalized in August. The US will play four friendlies in late September and early October against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, but that stretch of games pales in comparison to the larger task at hand. Pochettino must guide the US to qualification for the 2030 World Cup, of course, but the Argentinian – and the federation – have more ambitious goals that involve reshaping the structure of soccer in the United States. Continue reading...
"For the first time as USMNT coach, Mauricio Pochettino has time on his side.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 7, 2026, 5:44 PMMauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’
As he prepares for the upcoming international window, the US head coach spoke about Folarin Balogun, the LA Olympics and dual national players It’s been two months since the US men’s national team crashed out of the World Cup in disappointing fashion, and their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, is back at work. The former Tottenham and PSG manager was largely viewed as a short-term hire when he joined the US in 2024, brought on to help the team capitalize on their first home World Cup in more than three decades. Along the way, Pochettino and US Soccer warmed to the idea of a contract extension, one they finalized in August. The US will play four friendlies in late September and early October against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, but that stretch of games pales in comparison to the larger task at hand. Pochettino must guide the US to qualification for the 2030 World Cup, of course, but the Argentinian – and the federation – have more ambitious goals that involve reshaping the structure of soccer in the United States. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:06 PMMauricio Pochettino plots USMNT's 'fresh start' as focus shifts to 2030 World Cup
For the first time as USMNT coach, Mauricio Pochettino has time on his side.
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