USMNT World Cup roster confirmed: Zendejas in as Luna, Tessmann and Morris miss out
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- The United States' 26-man squad for the 2024 World Cup was officially announced by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, confirming the roster previously revealed by the Guardian.
- Notable omissions include Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna and central midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Aidan Morris, while Club América winger Alejandro Zendejas was a surprise inclusion despite limited playing time under Pochettino.
- The squad retains much of the core from the 2022 World Cup, featuring 13 players with prior World Cup experience and 13 debutants, maintaining a balance of youth and experience.
- The team will begin preparations at the National Training Center in Fayetteville, Georgia, with warm-up matches against Senegal and Germany before heading to their World Cup base in Orange County, California.
- The US opens the World Cup on June 12 against Paraguay, followed by matches against Australia on June 19 and Turkey on June 25, with all games held in California and Seattle.