As co-host, United States reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before losing 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle.

It has been eliminated in at that stage on six of seven occasions, including each of its past four appearances in the tournament – 2010, 2014, 2022, 2026.

Pochettino's side topped Group D with six points and also beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

That knockout victory came despite Folarin Balogun's red card, but the reversal of the striker's suspension, which came after US President Donald Trump spoke with FIFA officials about the matter, proved controversial and Pochettino's team produced a meek performance in losing to Belgium.

The Argentinean coach's contract with United States is soon to expire, and he is yet to decide whether he will continue in the role.

"We are evaluating it, looking at it," Pochettino said of his contract situation.

"They [US Soccer] have made me an offer to continue and we will see. Next week we will make a decision."

Pochettino took charge of United States in September 2024 and helped it finish as runner-up to Mexico in the Gold Cup a year later.

It also finished fourth in the CONCACAF Nations League after losing to Canada in the third-place play-off.