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Mauricio Pochettino earns over $6 million as USMNT coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino earns over $6 million as USMNT coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

Summary

Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, is under pressure to achieve success in the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino's base salary is $6,040,600, making him the third-highest-paid international men's coach. He took the position following the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter after the USMNT's underwhelming performance in the 2024 Copa América. Pochettino's contract extends through the World Cup, and speculation surrounds his potential return to club management in England after the tournament.

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•Pochettino earns $6,040,600 as USMNT coach.
•He took over after U.S. Soccer fired Gregg Berhalter.
•His contract runs through the end of the 2026 World Cup.
•Speculation links him to a return to Premier League clubs.
•He stated he is open to extending his contract beyond the World Cup.

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Mauricio Pochettino is under major pressure to lead the USMNT to success at the 2026 World Cup, not least because of how much the Argentina is making.
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