Following the announcement of Mauricio Pochettino extending his contract with the U.S. men's national team, FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas shared his perspective on the state of the program and the expectations facing the head coach heading towards the 2030 World Cup. Reflecting on the recent tournament performance, Lalas noted that the job ultimately comes down to winning matches in the knockout stages. That includes competitions such as the Concacaf Nations League, the Concacaf Gold Cup and possibly the 2028 Copa América should the U.S. be an invited team. "I think Mauricio Pochettino is fine. I think that he will be a better coach this cycle than he was last cycle," Lalas said.