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Pochettino becomes winningest USMNT World Cup coach with three victories

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Pochettino becomes winningest USMNT World Cup coach with three victories

Summary

Mauricio Pochettino has made history as the winningest coach for the U.S. men's national team in World Cup history. He secured this distinction with three victories: against Paraguay and Australia in group play, and Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32. Prior to taking the helm, Pochettino had never coached in a World Cup match. He replaced Gregg Berhalter in September 2024 after the U.S. men's national team exited the Copa America group stage. Pochettino's contract is valued at $6 million a year, making him the highest-paid coach in U.S. soccer history.

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By the Numbers

•Pochettino has led the USMNT to three World Cup wins.
•Previously, Bruce Arena and Robert Millar each had two World Cup victories.
•Pochettino was hired after a disappointing Copa America performance in 2024.
•He is currently the highest-paid coach in U.S. soccer history.

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2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Pochettino already becomes winningest USMNT World Cup coach ever

What they're saying

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Two weeks ago, Mauricio Pochettino had never coached a World Cup game. Now he is already the winningest coach the USMNT has ever had at the World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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