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US Men's National Team World Cup Roster Leaked, According to Reports
The 26-player squad features Christian Pulisic and Alejandro Zendejas, while several midfield regulars were left off, media reports said.
- On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the United States Men's National Team's 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup leaked to the public, three days before manager Mauricio Pochettino's official announcement.
- Pochettino notified the 26 players of their selection on Friday, prompting reports from The Guardian and The Athletic to confirm the roster ahead of Tuesday's grand reveal ceremony scheduled in Manhattan.
- Notable inclusions feature playmaker Alejandro Zendejas, who hadn't been called up since September, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were omitted despite prior expectations they would make the squad.
- FIFA requires final roster submission by June 1, with replacements permitted only in 'exceptional cases' approved by the governing body's medical committee if injuries occur before the tournament opener.
- Competition runs June 11 to July 19, with the United States opening Group D play against Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood, California.
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