Diego Luna, who was in Nike's World Cup promotional ads, shockingly left off USMNT roster
Diego Luna, a midfielder for Real Salt Lake, was unexpectedly left off the United States men's national team's roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His absence is particularly notable given his role in promotional ads for Nike leading up to the tournament. Many considered him a strong candidate to represent the team on home soil this summer.
- ▪Diego Luna was a key figure in Nike's promotional ads for the World Cup.
- ▪His omission from the 26-man roster surprised many fans and analysts.
- ▪Luna had dual citizenship and could have chosen to play for Mexico.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:23 -0400 |
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The World Cup Diego Luna, who was in Nike's World Cup promotional ads, shockingly left off USMNT roster The Real Salt Lake midfielder was considered a lock, and multiple brands believed so as well By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 26, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream and Mauricio Pochettino react to USA's FIFA World Cup™ 26-Man Roster ⚽️ FOX Soccer Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream and Mauricio Pochettino react to the United States' 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 26-Man Roster.
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