🇺🇸 Y! Sports AM: World Cup roster projections
With the USMNT's 2026 World Cup roster announcement set for May 26, Yahoo Sports projects the 26-man squad under manager Mauricio Pochettino, largely finalized after 19 months of evaluation. The roster is expected to feature a mix of European-based stars and MLS contributors, with Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and Folarin Balogun leading the attack. Defensive depth and midfield balance remain key considerations, with several players on the bubble. Injuries, form, and final performances in upcoming matches could still sway last-minute decisions.
- ▪The USMNT's official 26-man World Cup roster is expected to be announced on May 26, 2026, following 19 months of evaluation under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
- ▪Projected roster includes 8 players from MLS, 4 from England's Premier League, and 4 from France's Ligue 1, with representation across top European leagues.
- ▪Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, and Ricardo Pepi are projected starters up front, despite Pulisic enduring a career-long scoring drought.
- ▪Sergiño Dest's fitness is a concern after a two-month hamstring injury, potentially impacting his role despite being a likely roster inclusion.
- ▪Midfielders Aidan Morris and Alex Zendejas, along with defenders Miles Robinson and Joe Scally, are among those on the bubble for final roster spots.
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