United States Men’s National Team unveils roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DETROIT — (Alan Vanegas) The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is officially set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after announcing its final roster on Tuesday, May 26.
During an event held in New York, the United States Men’s National Team unveiled the list of the 26 players who will represent the country in the tournament, with all of them in attendance.
Argentine head coach Mauricio Pochettino selected three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders and three forwards for the tournament, which the United States will co-host alongside Mexico and Canada.
“We are confident this is the best group of 26 players to help us achieve success at the World Cup. These were very difficult decisions, and we are thankful to all the players who were part of this journey.
“This group is very focused and ready to give everything they have to represent the United States and deliver performances that will make the fans and the country proud”, Pochettino said.
With its final roster now confirmed, the USMNT will face Senegal on Sunday, May 31, in Charlotte, and Germany on Saturday, June 6, in Chicago, in its final two friendly matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
United States Men’s National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers:
- Chris Brady (Chicago Fire)
- Matt Freese (New York City FC)
- Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
Defenders:
- Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew)
- Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven)
- Alex Freeman (Villarreal)
- Mark McKenzie (Toulouse)
- Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
- Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)
- Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
- Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati)
- Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Auston Trusty (Celtic)
Midfielders:
- Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth)
- Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Weston McKennie (Juventus)
- Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders)
- Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards:
- Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- Folarin Balogun (Monaco)
- Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven)
- Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
- Tim Weah (Olympique Marseille)
- Haji Wright (Coventry City)
- Alejandro Zendejas (Club América)
The USMNT will be part of Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it will face Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium, Australia on June 19 at Lumen Field, and Turkey on June 25 at SoFi Stadium.
