U.S. team roster revealed for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The squad blends 2022 veterans with first-time selections, while Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna were left off the 26-player list, officials said.
- On Tuesday, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino announced the 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during an event in New York City, solidifying the squad representing the country on home soil starting next month.
- Pochettino took charge after Gregg Berhalter was fired in July 2024, compiling 13 wins in 24 matches while the U.S. prepared for the tournament co-hosted by Canada and Mexico, returning to America for the first time since 1994.
- The squad balances 13 first-time World Cup players with European-based stars including Christian Pulisic of AC Milan, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Bournemouth captain Tyler Adams, while featuring 10 players in defensive roles.
- Pulisic said on the broadcast, "I'm so thankful for all of this incredible support," as the U.S. opens June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with the final scheduled July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Notable omissions including Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann and injury-plagued Diego Luna sparked debate, while Gio Reyna was included despite limited club playing time, reflecting Pochettino's trust in tournament experience as the U.S. seeks consistency in the World Cup.
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The United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has offered this Tuesday the list of 26 players called for the 2026 World Cup, with much of the block that was already in Qatar 2022, with the striker of AC Milan Christian Pulisic, the midfielder of Juventus Weston McKennie or the attacker of the Marseille Olympian Tim Weah as more prominent men. In addition, the Argentine coach has called some new faces for the World Cup date, such as the striker Ale…
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Diego Luna, who was in Nike's World Cup promotional ads, shockingly left off USMNT roster
With the United States men’s national team’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup confirmed on Tuesday afternoon at Pier 17 in Manhattan, midfielder Diego Luna’s absence from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad is the most glaring.After all, he was the centerpiece of numerous promotional ads, including Nike’s, ahead of the tournamentWhen the roster was leaked by multiple outlets over Memorial Day Weekend, Luna’s absence was among the biggest snubs …
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NEW YORK — Midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter were included on U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino's 26-man World Cup roster Tuesday along with winger Alejandro Zendejas, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left off.Defender Sergiño Dest, midfielder Tyler Adams and forward Haji Wright were added after missing March friendlies because of injuries. Zendejas was bypassed for the March roster after a knee injury last fall.Pla…
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