Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMauricio Pochettino was born in Murphy, Santa Fe, Argentina, and has Italian family heritage. He began his playing career in Argentina before moving to Spain to join RCD Espanyol.Pochettino represented Argentina internationally, including at the World Cup 2002.His coaching career has included spells at Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea.He became USMNT head coach in 2024 and led the team to the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

USMNT advances to World Cup Round of 32 under Pochettino's leadership. Eliminated in quarterfinals at 30.7% YES.

Pochettino leads the U.S. soccer team to the knockout stage. U.S. eliminated in the quarterfinals at 27.2% YES.