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Morocco’s prime minister urged the RMFF president to stop promising to host the 2030 World Cup final until discussions with Spain and Portugal have taken place, even as Spain insists the final should be in Spain; the 2030 edition will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, and FIFA will decide the final venue later.
Mauricio Pochettino renewed with US Soccer for another World Cup cycle, taking on a broader leadership role in youth development, coaching education, and league collaboration as the federation restructures. He says the aim is to impact the sport beyond results by helping the US become one of the most powerful soccer nations, with focus on 2030 World Cup qualification, hosting and competing in the 2028 Olympics, potential Copa America involvement, and a push to change the culture around national-team call-ups and dual-national players while developing younger talent.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a four-year extension to remain the United States men’s national soccer team coach, keeping him in charge through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a contract extension with U.S. Soccer through 2030, expanding his role to lead the senior national team and broader development efforts, with billionaire Ken Griffin funding the deal; the extension follows a World Cup run that saw the U.S. exit in the last 16 and sets the stage for a 2030 quarterfinal push.
Mauricio Pochettino has extended as USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup, with his staff to guide broader development of the national-team pathway, youth soccer, coaching education, and league collaboration, as the team begins a fresh cycle after a rebuilding phase and a disappointing World Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino is set to remain USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup cycle, per The Athletic, signaling stability after a World Cup knockout and a program revival that has elevated players like Balogun, Pulisic and McKennie. Winners include Pochettino, the USMNT players, and the US Soccer Federation; losers include CONCACAF rivals who must contend with a stronger U.S. program. The extension lays groundwork for continued success toward the 2027 Gold Cup and the 2030 World Cup.
US Soccer is reportedly close to extending Mauricio Pochettino’s contract to remain USMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup, with negotiations described as active after the World Cup performance; terms remain undisclosed. Since being hired in 2024, Pochettino has a 17-2-12 record and has steered the U.S. to a Round of 16 finish and a 12th-place showing at the 2026 World Cup, including a record 11 goals in five matches.
U.S. Soccer is close to renewing Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT head coach with a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup, following ongoing talks after the 2026 World Cup. The deal would extend his tenure beyond 2026, with discussions focusing on commitment through 2030, salary, and a long-term plan for American soccer, including development reforms; U.S. Soccer has also hired Steve Cherundolo to lead the 2028 Olympic team as part of broader planning.
A forward-looking power ranking of 10 teams for the 2030 World Cup, prioritizing younger cores over aging stars; Spain are favorites to defend the title on home soil, with France, England, Morocco and Argentina also well-placed, while Germany, Norway, Cote d'Ivoire, Portugal and the United States seek to build for the next cycle.
FIFA is examining a potential 64-team World Cup for 2030, possibly across six host nations with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay each hosting an opening match to mark the 100th anniversary, while the rest would be in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. A 64-team format would use 16 groups of four and 128 games, expanding broadcast inventory and likely lifting rights fees toward the $1.5–$2 billion range. Interest is expected from Fox, NBCUniversal, Netflix, YouTube, Apple, and Disney, with potential for splitting rights among multiple partners. A decision would need to come soon, since qualifying schedules for CONCACAF/UEFA are currently built around a 48-team field.
Morocco is leveraging a rising World Cup profile and a major stadium-building push to press its case for hosting the 2030 final (as part of a Spain-Portugal-Morocco bid), while navigating domestic protests over spent on football infrastructure and a web of related football-political stories including Hakimi’s legal case and Mbappé’s racism controversy.
U.S. Soccer has offered Mauricio Pochettino a four-year extension through the 2030 World Cup, with a final decision deferred until after the 2026 tournament. The talks have been ongoing for months and are supported by donor funding as the federation aims to maintain stability and help build a lasting legacy for the USMNT, while Pochettino has signaled openness to staying if the project excites him and focus remains on the current World Cup and players.
Moroccans are protesting against the government's focus on building large stadiums for the 2030 World Cup, instead demanding better healthcare and education, highlighting public frustration with prioritization of sports infrastructure over essential services.
Morocco, Spain, and Portugal will co-host the 2030 World Cup, with the opening three matches to be played in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay to mark the tournament's 100th anniversary. All six countries will automatically qualify, and it will be the first World Cup held across three continents. The decision to split the tournament between six countries has been criticized for logistical challenges and appeasing conflicting interests.