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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

The Guardian - US

Predicting the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster After March Friendlies

Mauricio Pochettino has some big decisions to make after painful defeats to Belgium and Portugal.

Sports Illustrated

The Most Expensive American Players in Soccer History—Ranked

There have been some blockbuster transfers involving USMNT stars.

Sports Illustrated

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USMNT vs. Belgium: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mauricio Pochettino’s team faces its toughest challenge yet.

Sports Illustrated

Every USMNT Player Competing in Europe in 2025–26

USMNT players can be found all over Europe, from the Premier League to La Liga and beyond.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Injuries keep Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, and Haji Wright out of the final US friendlies before the World Cup squad is named

The Guardian - US

3 Players Mauricio Pochettino Must Call for the USMNT March Friendlies

The USMNT will face Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta later this month.

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Pitch Points: Sergiño Dest’s injury, Christian Pulisic’s title chances and Old Firm trouble

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

The Guardian - US

‘Not Good News’—USMNT’s World Cup Preparations Rocked After Star Defender Suffers Injury

Sergiño Dest will face a tight timeline to play in the USMNT’s March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

Sports Illustrated

2025 in Pictures: The Year That Was in American Men’s Soccer

The year before the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought plenty of unforgettable moments.

Sports Illustrated

Road to World Cup 2026: Five USMNT Players to Watch This Weekend

Weston McKennie's Juventus have a high-stakes clash with Roma, while Malik Tillman closes out his 2025 schedule.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: Mauricio Pochettino’s Best Options After November

Mauricio Pochettino has a wealth of talent available to him next summer.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s 2022 World Cup Roster: Where Are They Now?

The USMNT are one of three hosts for the next World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Predicting USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Best XI Under Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has big decisions to make in key areas next summer.

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Gio Reyna and Sergiño Dest: X-factors that could fuel the USMNT World Cup

With returns to fitness and form, Mauricio Pochettino has two creative players capable of fine flashes to overcome difficulty

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Mauricio Pochettino Takes Credit for Elevating Three USMNT Players Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The manager notably made a change in goal early in his USMNT tenure.

Sports Illustrated

Every USMNT Player Competing in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League

An ultimate guide for the American soccer fan watching the UEFA Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino Names Four Surprise Contenders for USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster

A new formation for the USMNT against Japan has opened things up.

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Son Heung-min Causes More Panic for Pochettino: Takeaways From USMNT 0–2 South Korea

Pochettino's record with the U.S. men's national team dropped to 10-0-7.

The Guardian - US

USMNT’s listless defeat to South Korea causes alarm bells again as World Cup looms

Mauricio Pochettino must factor yet another loss into his evaluation of the US player pool after another disappointing outing, this time a 2-0 defeat

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USMNT vs. South Korea: Friendly Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The two nations meet for the first time since 2014 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.

The Guardian - US

Farewell McKennie and Weah in chaos: Predictions for USMNT players abroad this season

After an offseason full of transfer intrigue, Americans in Europe are looking to make their final push for a World Cup roster spot. Our experts have some predictions to share.

The Guardian - US

Christian Pulisic returns but Weston McKennie left off USMNT roster for friendlies

Pulisic will be back with the US after asking out of the summer slate, as Mauricio Pochettino names 22 players with another selection expected soon.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Legends Name Preferred Starting Lineups for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tim Howard and Landon Donovan differed on their squad selection, particularly in attack and defense.

The Guardian - US

The US national team lost regional superiority, but gained some World Cup hope

The US lost a final but gained competitive options at multiple positions, which should make some entrenched yet absent stars nervous.

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