Manager of the United States men's football team, extended deal through 2030 with expanded remit in youth development and technical matters.
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Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a deal to continue as the manager of the United States men’s team until 2030. …
Pochettino agrees US manager contract extensionJoy Online
… It was a pretty intense bus ride to the practice field.” Despite the Belgium defeat, Balogun, who did not score in the game, does not feel it distracted Mauricio Pochettino’s side. …
Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waivedThe Ghanaian Times
… Balogun, named in US coach Mauricio Pochettino’s starting lineup after FIFA suspended a one-game ban following lobbying by US President Donald Trump, was largely anonymous throughout Monday’s knockout tie at Seattle’s Lumen Field. …
Belgium cut USA to size, set up Spain showdownThe Ghanaian Times
… Klopp, who is set to be appointed as the new manager of Germany. “If Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino really sorted this out between themselves, it is madness; it calls everything into question.” Former England striker Gary Lineker suggested that USA manager Mauricio Pochettino …
Infantino faces calls to resignJoy Online
… Mauricio Pochettino’s side were hoping to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 but underwhelmed in their biggest men’s match in a generation. …
US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finalsThe Chronicle
… Mauricio Pochettino‘s side topped Group D with six points to secure a spot in the round of 32, where they managed to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0. …
USA, Belgium clash as they bid to reach quarter-finalsJoy Online
… It’s probably too late for that.” Balogun has been a key figure for the US at the World Cup, scoring twice for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as they began their campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. …
Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card – SourceJoy Online
… It’s probably too late for that.” Balogun has been a key figure for the US at the World Cup, scoring twice for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as they began their campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. …
USA striker Balogun’s one-game ban suspended by FifaJoy Online
… Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced a display brimming with energy and creativity and more than merited their victory, which was sealed when Malik Tillman’s late free-kick doubled their lead. …
Balogun scores and is sent off as US reach last 16Joy Online
… Mauricio Pochettino’s side returned from the half-time break with more intensity and levelled courtesy of Sebastian Berhalter’s 20-yard effort into the bottom left corner. …
World Cup: Co-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against TurkeyMauricio Pochettino has agreed to continue as manager of the United States men's team until 2030, with an expanded remit that includes advising on youth development, coaching education, and technical matters across US Soccer.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to continue as manager of the United States men's team until 2030, with an expanded remit that includes advising on youth development, coaching education, and technical matters across US Soccer.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
United States striker Folarin Balogun says he expected FIFA's decision to suspend his one-game World Cup ban would generate "a lot of controversy," particularly after US President Donald Trump and White House officials lobbied football's governing body about the sanction. Balogun was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina and should have received an automatic suspension, but FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the ban for a year instead.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium thrashed the United States 4-1 in a World Cup knockout match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice, Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku adding further goals to set up a quarterfinal against Spain and end the US campaign.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jurgen Klopp and other figures have called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign after the USA's Folarin Balogun, who was sent off in an earlier match, had his ban suspended by a FIFA disciplinary committee following reported intervention from Donald Trump. Klopp criticized the decision as political interference in football governance.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, knocking out the last remaining co-host from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
USA and Belgium meet on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals at stake. USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last round while Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended Balogun's one-game ban for a probationary period of one year, allowing him to play in Monday's knockout game against Belgium.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. The suspension will be held for a probationary period of one year, though it will be enforced if Balogun commits another infringement of similar nature and gravity.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the World Cup last 16, with Malik Tillman's late free-kick sealing a 2-0 victory. The US will face Belgium in Seattle on Monday for a quarter-final place.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Turkey, eliminated from the World Cup, ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan in Los Angeles. The USA had taken an early lead through Auston Trusty's goal after two minutes 13 seconds, but Turkey equalized and took the lead before the match was levelled again, only for Ayhan to score the winner with the last kick of the game.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The USA and Australia will face each other on Friday in Seattle, both seeking to extend their perfect starts in Group D of the 2026 World Cup. The USA won 4-1 against Paraguay in their opener, while Australia produced a surprise 2-0 victory over Turkey.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States has introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the 22-minute mark of each half across all 104 games to help players cope with heat and humidity. The breaks have drawn criticism from some who view them as commercial interruptions, though coaches have used them to deliver tactical instructions.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year contract, after the club sacked Liam Rosenior in April. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager will be involved in Chelsea's summer transfer plans.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →