USMNT World Cup roster: Projecting Mauricio Pochettino's 26 players

US Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to announce his 26-man World Cup roster on May 26 in New York City. The squad will compete in a home-soil World Cup, with Pochettino facing some injury-related absences but largely a healthy pool of players to choose from. Projected selections include goalkeepers Matt Freese, Chris Brady, and Matt Turner, with key outfield players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Ricardo Pepi identified as pivotal figures for the tournament.