Meet the 2026 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team
The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup has been announced, featuring 26 players. This year's tournament will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time the U.S. has hosted since 1994. The team's first match is scheduled for June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- ▪The roster was finalized by manager Mauricio Pochettino after months of evaluation.
- ▪Official rosters must be submitted to FIFA by June 1.
- ▪The final match of the tournament will take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
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- ▪ 5 players with local connections named to U.S. Men's National Team World Cup roster — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ U.S. men's national team unveils World Cup roster — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Which players will make the cut? The U.S. World Cup soccer roster is revealed today — NPR — News
- ▪ Live updates: USA's 2026 World Cup roster reveal — ESPN — Top
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U.S. 2026 World Cup U.S. Men's National Team roster is announced. See who made the list. By Kierra Frazier Kierra Frazier News Editor Kierra Frazier is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kierra Frazier May 26, 2026 / 3:41 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The 26-man roster for the 2026 U.S. World Cup team was announced Tuesday, solidifying the list of the top soccer players who will represent the country on home soil in the tournament starting next month. The U.S. is co-hosting this year's World Cup along with Canada and Mexico. The U.S. has hosted only once before, in 1994.Official rosters must be submitted to FIFA by June 1. The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S.
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