U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino Names 26-Player Roster for FIFA World Cup 2026

Key Points:

• U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the tournament set to take place from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
• The USMNT will play two pre-World Cup matches: against Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte, N.C., and against Germany on June 6 in Chicago, Ill., before starting their World Cup campaign in Group D against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.
• Thirteen players from the 2022 World Cup squad return, including key veterans like Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, and Matt Turner, with eight of them having started all matches in 2022, highlighting a strong core of experienced players.
• The roster features a mix of domestic and international talent, including nine players competing in European club competitions and three goalkeepers all playing in Major League Soccer, marking the first time since 1996 that all US World Cup goalkeepers are from MLS.
• The team emphasizes player development through U.S. Soccer’s youth programs, with 14 players from the U-14 Talent Identification Program and 23 having represented U.S. Youth National Teams, reflecting a long-term investment in homegrown talent.