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Who Are the USMNT’s Best Midfield Options for the World Cup?

Mauricio Pochettino won’t have many central midfielders to turn to this summer.

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‘I was upset for him’: how Real Salt Lake reacted to Diego Luna’s USMNT exclusion

Luna and Zavier Gozo’s World Cup dreams ended with a Friday email from US Soccer

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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.

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Who Are the USMNT’s Best Defender Options for the World Cup?

The USMNT has yet to settle on a three-, four- or even five-man backline under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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Full USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Leaked: Mauricio Pochettino’s Thunder Stolen by Report

The full list of 26 players selected for the World Cup co-hosted by the U.S. has been reported by multiple outlets three days before the official announcement.

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USMNT World Cup full roster: Alejandro Zendejas is in, Tanner Tessmann misses out

Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter are among the inclusions on Mauricio Pochettino’s full 26-man roster for this summer, while Diego Luna has missed out

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USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Leaks: Mauricio Pochettino Springs Some Surprises—Report

Diego Luna misses out on the World Cup, according to reports that emerged on Friday.

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Can ‘slow progress’ lead the United States to produce a top-20 player in the world?

Figures from around the American men’s soccer scene agree that the talent level is rising, but much work remains to improve the US men’s national team

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MLS Predictions: Matchday 15 As Final Send-Off Before 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 MLS season wraps up its pre-World Cup section with a full slate of soccer.

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How This USMNT Star Handles the Anticipation of 2026 World Cup Roster Reveal

U.S. center back Miles Robinson is staying grounded, despite waiting to hear if he will feature in the World Cup.

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The Five Best USMNT World Cup Striker Options—Ranked

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

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USMNT Star Offers Support As New York City Secures Cheapest World Cup Tickets

One thousand tickets will be available to seven matches at New York New Jersey Stadium.

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USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Pulisic Shows Hints of Former Self, Richards Tears Ligaments

U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino announces his World Cup roster in five days.

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USMNT’s Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubt

The Crystal Palace center-back will miss the season finale against Arsenal and is uncertain for the Conference League final, manager Oliver Glasner said

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USMNT Key Starter Tears Multiple Ligaments, World Cup Status in Jeopardy

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is supposed to name his final World Cup roster in just five days.

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As World Cup Host, USMNT Embraces Chance to Take Soccer to the Next Level

The heat will be turned up on the U.S. as it hosts the tournament for the first time in 32 years. With a trendy coach and a strong nucleus of players, the opportunity to make a deep run is here.

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Why Chris Richards Will Miss the Start of USMNT World Cup Preparations

The Stars and Stripes’ best defender won’t be among Mauricio Pochettino’s ranks come May 27.

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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.

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Why Joao Pedro Missed Out on Brazil’s 2026 World Cup Roster

Carlo Ancelotti even admitted the decision to leave Chelsea forward off the list was harsh.

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Brazil 2026 World Cup Roster Confirmed: Full List of Players, One Thrilling Inclusion

El Seleção are hunting for their first World Cup victory in over two decades.

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Three USMNT Players Pochettino Can’t Forget About Ahead of World Cup Roster Reveal

Only 26 men are allowed on the Argentine boss’s final World Cup roster.

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USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Trusty’s Improbable Title, Gozo’s Massive Push

Mauricio Pochettino is less than two weeks away from naming his World Cup squad.

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The 2026 World Cup Matches Lamine Yamal Could Miss for Spain

Yamal has been joined on the sidelines by one of his teammates for Barcelona and Spain.

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Messi’s Intense World Cup Training Regimen—Revealed

The Argentine superstar is expected to compete in his sixth World Cup this summer, seeking back-to-back trophies.

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Five USMNT Players At Risk of Not Being Selected for the 2026 World Cup

The USMNT will reveal its official 26-player World Cup roster on May 26.

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