Analyzing USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad: Pochettino’s top stars, key players and weaknesses - The Athletic

The United States Men's National Team has named a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the U.S., under head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Key players include Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, and Tyler Adams, several of whom were part of the second-youngest squad at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where the USMNT exited in the Round of 16 after losing to the Netherlands. The Athletic has conducted an in-depth analysis of each player's stats, roles, and the team's potential weaknesses heading into the tournament.