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Sport EnglandBriefSoccer Checked story Published 13 November 2026 · Updated 13 Nov, 13:50 UTC

Manchester United confirm Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, replacing the sacked Michael Carrick

Manchester United have confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will become their men's head coach from 18 November, after the club reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation to release him and his staff once the United States' two Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti are complete. Pochettino, who has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, replaces Michael Carrick, sacked on Thursday after the club's worst start to a season since 1986. His first match in charge is away to Liverpool on 22 November.

Mauricio Pochettino during his time as head coach of the United States men's national team at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup (file photo)
Photo: u/reepers_hellcat via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) · (File photo — not from this match)
Verified Manchester United announced on Friday: 'Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the Manchester United men's head coach from 18 November.' The club said it has reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the US men's national team — the two Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti.

Key points

  • Manchester United confirm Mauricio Pochettino as men's head coach from 18 November, on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
  • He leaves the USA job after its two Nations League matches against Haiti, under an agreement with US Soccer.
  • He replaces Michael Carrick, sacked on Thursday; his first match is away to Liverpool on 22 November.
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What happened

Pochettino returns to the Premier League, where he previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, after two years in charge of the United States. United moved for him a day after sacking Carrick, with the team in the relegation places after the club's worst start to a season since 1986.

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What we know / what we don't know yet

What we know

  • That Pochettino starts on 18 November, on a contract to the summer of 2029, and that his first match is at Liverpool on 22 November.
  • That US Soccer has released him and his staff after the Haiti matches.

What we don't know yet

  • Which of his backroom staff will join him at United — the club says details will be confirmed in the coming days.
  • Who will succeed him as head coach of the United States — no successor has been announced.
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Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, to start on 18 November after his final USA matches

Manchester United have announced that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become their men's head coach from 18 November, succeeding Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday. Pochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will first take charge of the United States' two Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti, after United reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation to release him and his staff. United are 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 games; his first match in charge will be away to Liverpool on 22 November.

  • VerifiedManchester United announced on Friday that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the club's men's head coach from 18 November. In its statement the club said: “The club has reached an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Mauricio and his staff to be released after the conclusion of their responsibilities with the U.S. Men's National Team.” United described the Argentine as renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style of football, his dedication to building strong, cohesive teams and his outstanding record of developing individual players.
  • VerifiedPochettino has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, running to the summer of 2029. He will take charge of the United States for their two Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti, on Saturday and Tuesday, before joining United, and his first match in charge of United will be away to Liverpool on Sunday 22 November.
  • VerifiedPochettino succeeds Michael Carrick, who was sacked on Thursday. He takes over a United side 18th in the Premier League — inside the relegation zone — with eight points from 10 league games, one league win this season and three wins in 15 matches in all competitions. Carrick's last game was the 4–4 home draw with Aston Villa.
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Australia beat England by seven wickets in Perth as debutant Mahli Beardman takes 6-24, an Australian ODI debut record

Australia won the first one-day international against England by seven wickets at Perth Stadium on Friday. England were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs, with 21-year-old debutant Mahli Beardman taking 6-24 — the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut — and captain Mitchell Marsh made 50 as Australia reached 132-3 in 23.3 overs to lead the three-match series 1-0.

  • VerifiedAustralia beat England by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Perth Stadium on Friday 13 November 2026. England, put in to bat, were bowled out for 131 in 33.4 overs — Gus Atkinson top-scored with 29 not out, with Tom Banton and Will Jacks making 25 each; Mahli Beardman took 6-24, Spencer Johnson 3-42 and Xavier Bartlett 1-46. Australia reached 132-3 in 23.3 overs, Mitchell Marsh making 50, Cooper Connolly 27 and Matthew Renshaw 26 not out.
  • VerifiedBeardman's 6-24 from 7.4 overs are the best figures by an Australian on ODI debut, passing Tony Dodemaide's 5-21 against Sri Lanka in 1988. His first two wickets were England captain Harry Brook (1) and Joe Root (17), who was playing his 200th ODI. At 21 years, two months and 13 days he also became the youngest Australian to take a five-wicket haul in men's ODIs.
  • VerifiedEngland fell to 65-8 in 19 overs before a 37-run ninth-wicket stand between Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson took them past 100. In the chase, Travis Head was bowled by Atkinson for a golden duck, but Marsh hit four sixes on his way to 50 and Australia won with 159 balls to spare. Australia lead the three-match series 1-0; the second ODI is in Adelaide on Sunday.
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Detroit Pistons 144–140 Washington Wizards: Cade Cunningham's career-high 52 points make NBA history in double overtime

The Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144–140 in double overtime at Capital One Arena on Thursday 12 November 2026. Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points with 11 assists and no turnovers — the first 50-point, 10-assist game without a turnover since the NBA began tracking turnovers in 1977–78. Washington twice forced extra time with last-second shots and had three 30-point scorers, but lost its sixth straight game; Detroit improved to 8–3.

  • VerifiedThe Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144–140 in double overtime at Capital One Arena in Washington on Thursday 12 November 2026 in an NBA regular-season game. Regulation ended 121–121: Cunningham's two free throws put Detroit ahead 121–118 with under two seconds left, and Trae Young hit a contested three-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime. The first overtime ended 132–132 after rookie AJ Dybantsa's jumper with under a second left; Detroit outscored Washington 12–8 in the second overtime, Cunningham opening it with a three-pointer and hitting a fadeaway for 142–138 with 25.3 seconds left before Kevin Huerter sealed it at the line.
  • VerifiedCade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points — 30 of them in the fourth quarter and the two overtimes, 18 in the fourth quarter alone — with 11 assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block, shooting 16 of 25 from the field and 17 of 18 from the free-throw line, and he did not commit a turnover. He became the first NBA player to record a 50-point, 10-assist game without a turnover since individual turnovers began being tracked in 1977–78. His previous career high was 46 points, set against Washington just over a year ago.
  • VerifiedAusar Thompson recorded his first career triple-double for Detroit with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Daniss Jenkins added 21 points and Paul Reed 13 points with 11 rebounds.
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