Mauricio Pochettino, AC Milan, USMNT
28 May 2026
Mauricio Pochettino held initial talks with AC Milan over their vacant manager role while preparing the USMNT for the World Cup. His U.S. Soccer contract expires after the tournament, leaving his long-term future open.
Milan are searching for a replacement after sacking Massimiliano Allegri and clearing out senior football leadership. Pochettino insisted his focus remains on the World Cup, while U.S. Soccer said he has been transparent about outside interest.