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Why not? Pochettino, on the USA's title chances
Published 27 May 2026 / 4 min read Read the full piece →
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Squad

Pochettino's USMNT

Final World Cup squad announced 26 May 2026.

Goalkeepers

Matt TurnerGoalkeeper
Matt FreeseGoalkeeper
Chris BradyGoalkeeper
Patrick SchulteGoalkeeper

Defenders

Tim ReamCentre-Back
Chris RichardsCentre-Back
Mark McKenzieCentre-Back
Miles RobinsonDefence
Auston TrustyDefence
Alex FreemanDefence
Joseph ScallyRight-Back
Antonee RobinsonLeft-Back

Midfielders

Weston McKennieCentral Midfield
Aidan MorrisCentral Midfield
Tanner TessmannDefensive Midfield
JohnnyDefensive Midfield
Gio ReynaAttacking Midfield
Malik TillmanAttacking Midfield
Brenden AaronsonAttacking Midfield
Cristian RoldanMidfield
Sebastian BerhalterMidfield

Forwards

Christian PulisicRight Winger
Tim WeahRight Winger
Folarin BalogunCentre-Forward
Ricardo PepiCentre-Forward
Patrick AgyemangOffence
Max ArfstenOffence

Form & news

What just moved the markets

Selected USMNT news through the pre-tournament window.

  • 26 May 2026

    USMNT final squad announced today

    Pochettino warned no player is guaranteed a spot including Pulisic and Tyler Adams. AC Milan's failure to finish in top four affects Pulisic and McKennie's tournament preparation.