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USA World Cup 2026 team guide

Optimism is not high for Mauricio Pochettino’s co-hosts, who are under pressure to justify fans’ considerable outlay on tickets

The Guardian - UK · May 30

USMNT World Cup tune-ups: can Pulisic end his drought and who is Pochettino’s super-sub?

The US probably won’t start their A-team for both friendlies against Senegal and Germany, but the games are still opportunities to build momentum

The Guardian - US · May 30

USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, Stars and Schedule

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino officially unveiled his 26-man roster for the World Cup this summer.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

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USMNT Players of the Season: The Five Best Performers From Europe in 2025–26

It was an outstanding season for U.S. players overseas, pushing several into World Cup contention.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

The Five Best USMNT World Cup Striker Options—Ranked

The USMNT has three clear striker options to name to the roster on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · May 22

Five USMNT Players Who Are Locks for the 2026 World Cup

Here are five players U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is sure to call up this summer.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

USMNT Projected World Cup Roster—Locks, Bubble Players and Is Pulisic Assured?

Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup?

Sports Illustrated · May 16

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United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

USMNT’s Christian Pulisic Reveals World Cup Prep, Favorite Star to Play With

“Captain America” prepared for his second World Cup by speaking to Sports Illustrated.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

USMNT Striker Battle Intensifies Ahead of 2026 World Cup Roster Reveal

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will have his choice of star strikers this summer.

Sports Illustrated · May 3

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Sergiño Dest Nearing Return, Tim Ream Setback

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will announce his World Cup roster on May 26, whether he feels ready or not.

Sports Illustrated · May 1

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Turner’s Resurgence, Freeman’s First Start

Mauricio Pochettino will have some challenging decisions in the final weeks before naming his World Cup squad.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27

Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster One Month From Roster Reveal

Mauricio Pochettino is set to name his USMNT World Cup squad on May 26 in New York City.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Turner Sends Message, Balogun Delivers Again

The pool of U.S. players are doing all they can to make the 2026 World Cup roster.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

USMNT Legend Clint Dempsey Gives World Cup Prediction, Pulisic Message

The joint all-time top goalscorer in U.S. history says several key factors must be considered for success to come at this home World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Pepi Fuels Striker Race, Freese’s Stunning Stops

USMNT stars had promising performances in Europe and North America over the past week.

The Guardian - US · Apr 8

Pitch Points: Kane’s Ballon d’Or chances, Balogun’s US role and can De Zerbi fix Spurs?

The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. Today, Graham Ruthven endeavors to answer three of them

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

USMNT’s Patrick Agyemang Speaks Out Following Serious Injury, Crushed World Cup Dreams

The Stars and Stripes have alternatives but Pochettino would have wanted to decide his roster on his terms.

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

USMNT World Cup Hopeful Suffers Injury, Carried Off on Stretcher

Just weeks away from the World Cup, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino will have to evaluate the extent of his player’s injury.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Balogun’s Striker Form, Berhalter’s Late Heroics

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino certainly rethought some tactical plans after this week.

The Guardian - US · Apr 3

USMNT World Cup squad predictions: how we see the 26 for 2026

Mauricio Pochettino faces several tough decisions to name a squad for the 2026 World Cup hosts

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Portugal: Another Defeat Intensifies World Cup Concerns

The Stars and Stripes’ five-game unbeaten run to close out 2025 is nothing more than a distant memory.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Embarrassing Defeat Raises Alarms for Pochettino

Belgium handed the USMNT a massive reality check.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28

The Most Expensive American Players in Soccer History—Ranked

There have been some blockbuster transfers involving USMNT stars.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27

USMNT vs. Belgium: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mauricio Pochettino’s team faces its toughest challenge yet.

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