Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino is staying in charge of the USA through the 2030 World Cup.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Daily Briefing — Wednesday, August 5, 2026
FIFA scraps World Cup stake sale plan after backlash; Pochettino signs new USMNT deal through 2030; unpaid host city legacy funds spark criticism.
Biggest developments
UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.
FIFA scraps plan to sell off stake in World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after a widespread backlash. Trump denies talking to Infantino over the plans.
Important posts & threads
FIFA under fire over unpaid 2026 World Cup host city funds
FIFA under fire over unpaid 2026 World Cup host city funds. US cities claim FIFA verbally promised $1M each in legacy funds totaling $11M, still unpaid.
Critical takes
- FIFA scraps controversial stake sale amid backlash from UEFA and others
- Unpaid legacy funds to 2026 host cities draw criticism
Why this matters
Post-tournament fallout shapes FIFA governance and 2030 planning.