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USMNT World Cup Roster Revealed: Pulisic Leads Charge
26 May
Summary
- Mauricio Pochettino unveiled the 26-player USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup.
- Christian Pulisic, despite recent form, remains the team's biggest star.
- The USMNT will play friendlies against Senegal and Germany before the tournament.
The United States Men's National Team's 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been officially unveiled by manager Mauricio Pochettino in New York City. This announcement follows recent leaks that revealed the full squad ahead of the tournament, which the U.S. is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico.
Christian Pulisic, a four-time U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year, will lead the team despite a challenging scoring spell with AC Milan and the national team. He is expected to be a central figure amongst global stars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Other key players include Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, praised for his versatility, and Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards, a composed presence in the backline. Forward Folarin Balogun brings significant goal-scoring threat after a productive club season. The team's objective is to reach the quarterfinals or beyond.
Prior to the World Cup, the USMNT will participate in friendly matches against Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte and against Germany on June 6 in Chicago. The team's path in the tournament could lead them to various cities depending on their group stage performance.
