Mauricio Pochettino future: Man United and Tottenham monitoring situation as World Cup exit looms

Mauricio Pochettino’s next destination is expected to spark intense debate in the coming months, especially if he becomes available after the 2026 World Cup.

The Argentine coach has built an impressive résumé during spells with Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, raising the possibility of another return to the Premier League.

Reports suggest Pochettino could be on the market once the United States Men’s National Team conclude their World Cup campaign, and he may not be the only high-profile manager whose future comes under scrutiny.

Attention will also be on elite coaches such as Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann following the tournament in North America.

Pochettino focused on the World Cup mission
For now, Pochettino’s priority will be leading the United States at the World Cup, with the host nation aiming to make the most of their home advantage alongside the other co-hosts.

The tournament is expected to generate huge excitement, with fans eager to secure tickets for group-stage clashes against teams like Paraguay and Australia.
Historically, the US has struggled on the global stage, having not progressed beyond the quarter-finals since their third-place finish in 1930.

Pochettino will be determined to change that narrative and use the tournament as a platform to prove his credentials to clubs searching for new managers later in the summer.

Which clubs could move for Pochettino?
It’s still too early to identify concrete suitors, but Manchester United have already been strongly linked with the 53-year-old.
During his time at Tottenham, he was frequently associated with a move to Old Trafford, and reports suggest Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains an admirer.

United are currently led by Michael Carrick on an interim basis until the end of the season, with a permanent appointment expected afterwards.

Tottenham have also been mentioned as a potential destination, though the situation is different there. Despite fan enthusiasm for a reunion, Thomas Frank remains in charge after arriving from Brentford last summer and is likely to be given time to establish himself.

While Pochettino’s reputation may not be as high as it once was during his peak years at Spurs, interest in him is unlikely to fade. A strong World Cup campaign with the USMNT could add an exciting new chapter to this unfolding story.