USMNT submits World Cup squad to FIFA, with hobbled Chris Richards included

The U.S. men's national team submitted its official 26-man roster to FIFA by the June 1 deadline, with injured center back Chris Richards included despite uncertainty over his fitness. Richards, who suffered an ankle injury and missed Crystal Palace's UEFA Conference League final, remained in Georgia for rehabilitation while his teammates traveled to Charlotte for a 3-2 friendly win over Senegal. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino said it remains 'too early' to determine whether Richards will be ready to play at the World Cup, with the coming days described as key to his availability.