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FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

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

The Four Burning Questions the USMNT Must Answer Ahead of the World Cup

The USMNT open the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated

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?

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USMNT to Star in Documentary Series Ahead of 2026 World Cup, Featuring Pulisic, McKennie and More

The documentary series is titled, “U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team.”

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USMNT World Cup squad prediction: how Mauricio Pochettino’s call-ups determine the 26

The USMNT head coach has played 61 different players in his 24 games in charge – the trends among them could determine who makes the cut

The Guardian - US

Brilliant or Ridiculous? Commercial Campaign Predicts Dramatic U.S. Victory at 2026 World Cup

Let’s hope none of the U.S. men’s national team players are superstitious.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Star Weston McKennie Opens Up About World Cup Prep, Mauricio Pochettino’s Coaching Style

The star midfielder geared up for his second World Cup by talking to Sports Illustrated.

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‘Sensitive’—USMNT’s Pulisic Hits Career-Worst Form Ahead of World Cup

The USMNT will need front man Christian Pulisic in top form to maintain any hope of a deep run this summer.

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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

MLS will have fewer US World Cup players than ever. Its impact is being felt anyway

The league’s emphasis on youth development has seen its place in the careers of US national team players shift dramatically

The Guardian - US

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Weston McKennie Skyrockets, Patrick Agyemang Out

Mauricio Pochettino must reevaluate his squad following this week’s return to club play.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Star Reaches Career Best Just Weeks From 2026 World Cup

The midfielder’s offensive prowess couldn’t come at a better time.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - US

USMNT fall 2-0 to Portugal in final game before World Cup roster is named

Christian Pulisic struggled in a more attacking role as the US closed out their international window with another loss to top European opposition

The Guardian - US

After 12 years, a USMNT loss to Belgium still carries a World Cup weight

The United States’ collapse in a 5-2 loss to Belgium made clear that the gap between the sides in 2014 has yet to narrow

The Independent UK

Fans angry and players confused as US and Belgian kits clash

Both teams exchanged uniform plans well ahead of the match

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The Guardian - US

‘It’s tough’: Light-on-light kit matchup, hydration breaks add strange wrinkles to USMNT loss

Viewers at home and in the stands had some trouble telling the US and Belgium apart – some players had the same issue

Sports Illustrated

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

Belgium handed the USMNT a massive reality check.

The Guardian - US

Rampant Belgium deliver 5-2 embarrassment to USA in World Cup tune-up

Belgium scored four times in the second half while Weston McKennie and Patrick Agyemang struck for the hosts

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How to Watch USMNT vs. Belgium on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

Two World Cup dark horses clash in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

The Most Expensive American Players in Soccer History—Ranked

There have been some blockbuster transfers involving USMNT stars.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Belgium: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mauricio Pochettino’s team faces its toughest challenge yet.

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‘I Am Suffering’—Pochettino Mulls Over World Cup Decisions Ahead of USMNT Friendly

The USMNT is 76 days away from World Cup kickoff.

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