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Pochettino Leaves Door Open to Tottenham Return After World Cup

He remains under contract as USMNT head coach through the home World Cup.

Overview

  • Mauricio Pochettino said he is "open to everything" and will "see what might happen" after his USMNT deal runs past the 2026 World Cup.
  • Pochettino stressed his current focus is on the United States at the tournament, noting he is frequently linked to former clubs when they struggle.
  • Tottenham are being led by Igor Tudor on an interim basis until season’s end after the club dismissed Thomas Frank earlier this month.
  • Spurs sit two places and four points above the Premier League relegation zone following a 4-1 derby defeat to Arsenal and remain winless in 2026.
  • Multiple outlets link Pochettino as a leading summer candidate for Spurs, though his availability and any appointment remain speculative pending the World Cup.