The biggest USMNT roster snubs and who got left behind for World Cup 2026
The USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup has been announced, featuring notable players like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams. Several players, including Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann, were left off the final roster despite their previous contributions. The decision has sparked discussions about the team's depth and strategy ahead of the tournament.
- ▪The USMNT roster for World Cup 2026 includes 26 players.
- ▪Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were notable snubs from the roster.
- ▪Yunus Musah, who played in the 2022 World Cup, was also left out this time.
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- ▪ World Cup 2026: USMNT’s odds took a stunning hit after Tuesday’s roster reveal — California Post
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Soccer The biggest USMNT roster snubs and who got left behind for World Cup 2026 By Jonathan Lehman Published May 26, 2026, 3:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The United States men’s national team roster for World Cup 2026 has been unveiled officially. The 26-man group, highlighted by international stars Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, will be asked to deliver a breakthrough World Cup finish on home soil. But there were several roster snubs who didn’t make the cut. Diego Luna, the firebrand midfielder with MLS team Real Salt Lake, was left off.
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