Overview
- U.S. Soccer filings published June 12, 2026, show Pochettino’s annualized base salary at about $6,040,600 and confirm his contract runs through the 2026 World Cup.
- The federation’s tax information and related reports say a philanthropic gift from billionaire Ken Griffin helped cover part of Pochettino’s pay, drawing questions about how the hire was financed.
- Pochettino’s salary is the largest in U.S. Soccer history and places him among the highest-paid men’s national coaches globally, far above the pay for his predecessor Gregg Berhalter and USWNT coach Emma Hayes.
- Public moments such as Pochettino’s ‘Of course’ reply to President Donald Trump at the December 2024 World Cup draw have been cited as symbolic of raised expectations for a deep tournament run.
- With the final to be played on U.S. soil in the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup, coverage says Pochettino faces intense pressure and widespread forecasts that his tenure will be judged and likely end after the tournament.