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

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Coverage varies significantly among the outlets. The Guardian emphasizes the confirmed inclusions and omissions, framing the story around player selections. In contrast, Yahoo Sports focuses on the leak of the roster ahead of the official…

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/pablo-iglesias-maurer,https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jeff-rueter· May 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

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

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Alejandro Zendejas has been named to the USMNT roster for the upcoming World Cup, while Tanner Tessmann has been left off. The roster also includes Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter, but Diego Luna has been omitted despite a strong performance leading up to the tournament. The official announcement of the roster will take place at a televised event in New York City.

Key facts

▪Alejandro Zendejas is included in the USMNT's 26-man World Cup roster.
▪Tanner Tessmann is not on the roster due to a recent muscle strain.
▪Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter have made the cut, while Diego Luna has been omitted despite strong form.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.

Centre · 3

▪ Luna out, Reyna in: What the leaked USMNT World Cup roster says about Pochettino’s plans — Yahoo Sports
▪ Reports: Reyna in, Luna out of USMNT WC roster — ESPN — Top
▪ When will USMNT World Cup roster be revealed? Mauricio Pochettino set to announce final 26-man squad — CBS Sports

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Winger Alejandro Zendejas is on the USMNT roster for this summer’s World Cup. Photograph: Howard Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenWinger Alejandro Zendejas is on the USMNT roster for this summer’s World Cup. Photograph: Howard Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty ImagesUSAUSMNT World Cup full roster: Alejandro Zendejas is in, Tanner Tessmann misses outGio Reyna, Sebastian Berhalter are includedDiego Luna is omitted despite strong formExclusive by Pablo Iglesias Maurer and Jeff RueterSat 23 May 2026 13.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 13.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleClub América winger Alejandro Zendejas is on the United States’ 26-man roster for this summer’s World Cup, while Lyon defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann is not included.

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