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World Cup managers with expiring contracts face uncertain futures

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

World Cup managers with expiring contracts face uncertain futures

Summary

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, several national team managers, including Mauricio Pochettino of the United States, are set to see their contracts expire following the tournament. This trend is common in the soccer world, where coaching tenures often conclude with the World Cup, irrespective of performance. Other notable managers with expiring contracts include Dick Advocaat of Curaçao, Javier Aguirre of Mexico, Marcelo Bielsa of Uruguay, and Zlatko Dalić of Croatia. With the tournament starting soon, these coaches may soon face pivotal decisions regarding their coaching careers based on team outcomes.

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Latest Updates

•Pochettino linked to European clubs amidst World Cup preparations.
•Aguirre returns as Mexico's head coach after a successful stint.
•Bielsa might end his tenure with Uruguay this summer.
•Dalić seeks to lead Croatia through a transition period.
•Advocaat resumes Curacao duties after personal challenges.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — 10 World Cup Managers (Besides Pochettino) With Contracts Up In 2026

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In the soccer world, it’s not all that unusual for managers to look at an upcoming World Cup as a natural end to their tenure, regardless of the tournament outcome.
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