Mauricio Pochettino’s future as head coach of the United States remains uncertain following the North American team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The USMNT was knocked out of the tournament after suffering a 4-1 defeat against Belgium in the round of 16, a result that raised further questions about the Argentine coach’s future.

With his contract scheduled to expire after the World Cup, everything appeared to suggest that Pochettino would bring his tenure with the United States national team to an end. However, the situation may have changed in recent days.

Other national teams could enter the race

The international market could also open up new opportunities for the former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea manager.

National teams such as Germany and Portugal could consider making changes to their respective projects, while Saudi Arabian soccer has emerged as another possible destination because of the significant financial terms it can offer.

Pochettino will take time to decide

For now, the Argentine coach has avoided publicly confirming what his future will hold.

He reportedly intends to rest and reflect after the World Cup before meeting again with U.S. Soccer officials.

What appeared to be an almost certain departure could ultimately become the continuation of a project leading into the 2030 World Cup. The coming weeks will be decisive in determining Mauricio Pochettino’s future.