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Pochettino to lead USA against Haiti before expected Manchester United move

Mauricio Pochettino will coach the United States in both Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal legs against Haiti despite being in advanced talks to leave for Manchester United, according to the New York Times.

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Pochettino to lead USA against Haiti before expected Manchester United move
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Mauricio Pochettino will remain in charge of the United States men’s national team for its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal ties against Haiti, even as he edges closer to becoming Manchester United’s next manager, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

The two-legged tie represents the USMNT’s first competitive fixtures since their round-of-16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Since that elimination, the United States has been in strong form in friendlies, going a perfect 4-0 — a run that included a 3-0 victory over rivals Mexico.

Should the U.S. progress past Haiti, the semifinals are scheduled for SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in March. By that point, Pochettino is expected to have departed for Old Trafford, meaning the Nations League quarterfinals could represent his final matches at the helm of the national side.

Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United vacancy as the club searches for a permanent successor following a turbulent period. The Argentine has previous Premier League experience, having managed Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea before taking the USMNT role.

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