USMNT announces final 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has named the US roster for the home World Cup. The squad features key European-based stars.
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The United States national football team, led by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, has officially announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. As co-hosts alongside Mexico and Canada, the Americans are preparing for a high-stakes campaign on home soil.
The roster features several headline names from top European clubs, including AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic, Juventus' Weston McKennie, and AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun. Pochettino's selection aims to blend experience with current form as the team prepares to compete in Group D.
The US side will face Turkey, Australia, and Paraguay during the group stage of the tournament.
The full US roster for the 2026 World Cup:
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City), Matt Turner (New England Revolution).
Defenders: Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Auston Trusty (Celtic), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Sergino Dest (PSV), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach).
Midfielders: Maximilian Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Brenden Aaronson (Leeds), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Monchengladbach), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Alex Zendejas (America), Christian Pulisic (Milan), Timothy Weah (Marseille).
Forwards: Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Haji Wright (Coventry), Ricardo Pepi (PSV).