In a surprising coup for U.S. men's soccer, which has struggled in recent international tournaments despite a generation of acclaimed talent, one of the world's best-known coaches has agreed to lead the national team through the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America.
Mauricio Pochettino of Argentina, most recently the coach of Chelsea in the English Premier League, has reportedly agreed to terms with U.S. Soccer, which governs both the men's and women's national teams. No contract terms have been announced, but it seems virtually certain Pochettino will be paid well into the millions, far more than any previous coach for either U.S team.
