Which players will make the cut? The U.S. World Cup soccer roster is revealed today
The U.S. men's national soccer team will announce its 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup today. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has been testing various lineups in preparation for the tournament. The World Cup will take place in 16 cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, marking the first time since 1994 that the U.S. hosts World Cup games.
- ▪The roster announcement will be made during a live televised special on Fox at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
- ▪The FIFA World Cup tournament begins in just over two weeks.
- ▪This will be the first World Cup held in the U.S. since 1994.
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- ▪ Live updates: USA's 2026 World Cup roster reveal — ESPN — Top
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Which players will make the cut? The U.S. World Cup soccer roster is revealed today May 26, 20262:34 PM ET Becky Sullivan Fans arrive for the announcement of the United States men's national soccer team roster, Tuesday, in New York, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP hide caption toggle caption Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP NEW YORK — The run-up to this summer's FIFA World Cup is set to kick into a higher gear Tuesday when the U.S. men's national soccer team reveals which 26 players will make up the roster. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has experimented with a variety of lineups since he was hired in 2024 to steer the USMNT through this summer.
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