Picking the USA 2026 World Cup squad: A final projection of Pochettino’s 26-man roster - The Athletic

U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to announce his 26-man World Cup squad on May 26 at Pier 17 in Manhattan. Since taking charge in September 2024, Pochettino has used 71 players across nine international windows, uncovering new faces such as Diego Luna, Max Arfsten, and Matt Freese while also challenging established veterans like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and Timothy Weah to earn their places. The USA opens the 2026 World Cup on home soil on June 12 at SoFi Stadium.