Report: Tanner Tessmann Left Off USMNT's Final World Cup Roster
Alejandro Zendejas and Cristian Roldan made the 26-man squad, while the U.S. must submit its final roster to FIFA by June 1, officials said.
- Midfielder Tanner Tessmann was left off the United States men's national team roster for the 2026 World Cup, multiple sources confirmed Saturday; his omission from the 26-man squad is considered the biggest surprise of the selections.
- Joining the squad are Club America winger Alejandro Zendejas and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, despite Zendejas not appearing for the USMNT since October. Players were informed of these roster decisions on Friday.
- Alongside the omissions, center backs Miles Robinson and Chris Richards and forward Ricardo Pepi return to the squad after missing the 2022 tournament. Diego Luna was also excluded due to a muscle injury.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino will officially announce the roster Tuesday in New York City. Official squads must be submitted to FIFA by June 1, though replacements are permitted after the deadline "only in the event of serious injury or illness."
- The United States, co-hosting with Canada and Mexico, opens Group D play against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium. The team will play two send-off friendlies in Charlotte and Chicago before traveling to their California base camp.
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Report: United States' full 26-man World Cup roster confirmed ahead of Tuesday's announcement
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann has been left off the U.S. men’s national team roster for the 2026 World Cup, while Club América winger Alejandro Zendejas and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan are both in the 26-man squad, multiple sources briefed on the roster decisions told the Athletic.
Sources: Reyna in, Tessmann out as USMNT names World Cup squad
United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man roster for the upcoming World Cup, with Borussia Mönchengladbach duo Gio Reyna and Joe Scally as well as Club América attacker Alejandro Zendejas among the notable inclusions, sources confirmed to ESPN. The roster, which was first reported by The Guardian, will be officially unveiled Tuesday at an event in New York City. – 2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Concern…
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Tessmann left off USMNT’s final World Cup roster
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann is a notable absence from the United States men’s national team roster for the 2026 World Cup, per multiple media reports. Tessmann had been seen by many as a potential starter, having participated in six camps under U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino. The versatile 24-year-old started five of nine Europa League games and […]
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