Following the United States men's national team's 4-1 defeat to Belgium and subsequent World Cup exit, head coach Mauricio Pochettino remained non-committal about his future with the team. The Argentine manager stated that now is not the time to discuss his contract, which expires after the tournament, and that discussions with U.S. Soccer would likely take place in the coming weeks.

Pochettino, who led the USMNT for two years, expressed pride in establishing principles for future success and creating a lasting foundation within the federation. Despite the round-of-16 elimination, mirroring four of the past five World Cups, he urged American fans to maintain faith in the current roster and the emerging young talent.

The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager suggested that the team demonstrated its ability to compete at a high level. Whether Pochettino continues his tenure or returns to club management, he believes the current player pool is well-positioned to integrate with future generations.