USMNT World Cup roster confirmed: Zendejas in as Luna, Tessmann and Morris miss out
The US Men's National Team has confirmed its 26-man roster for the upcoming World Cup, led by head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Notable omissions include Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris, while Alejandro Zendejas has made the squad despite limited playtime. The team, featuring a mix of experienced and debutant players, aims to perform well in the tournament starting June 12 in Inglewood, California.
- ▪Mauricio Pochettino announced the USMNT World Cup roster during a live event in Manhattan.
- ▪Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris were surprisingly left off the final squad.
- ▪The roster includes 13 players with World Cup experience and 13 debutants.
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Mauricio Pochettino will lead the US at a home World Cup this summer. Photograph: John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMauricio Pochettino will lead the US at a home World Cup this summer. Photograph: John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty ImagesUSA USMNT World Cup roster confirmed: Zendejas in as Luna, Tessmann and Morris miss out Squad same as one revealed in Guardian exclusive Spine of team from 2022 World Cup remains US opener is 12 June in Inglewood, California Alexander Abnos in New YorkTue 26 May 2026 15.39 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 15.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe United States’ 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup has been made official, with the team’s head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, making the announcement in a live television…
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