Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new manager of the United States men’s team.

The Argentine replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was sacked in July following the USA’s group-stage elimination from the Copa America.

The announcement came before the US faced New Zealand in an international friendly game in Cincinnati.

The United States will co-host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico.