United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino finalized his World Cup roster decisions on Friday, May 22, 2026, informing players of their selection status.
The official squad announcement is scheduled for Tuesday. However, early roster leaks have revealed several key selections.
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Key Players Secure Spots
Midfielder Gio Reyna, goalkeeper Matt Turner, and midfielder Brenden Aaronson are among the players who made the tournament roster.
Reyna's inclusion comes despite limited national team appearances since the 2024 Copa América due to injuries and previous coaching issues.
His positional flexibility is considered a major tactical benefit.
Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter also secured a spot after earning his first international call-up in 2025.
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Veteran goalkeeper Turner made the squad despite losing his starting role to Matt Freese under Pochettino.
Notable Cuts
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna and forward Zavier Gozo missed the final cuts.
Luna's exclusion is surprising given his recent call-ups, while Gozo, 19, departs despite a strong youth career.
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National teams must submit final locked-in World Cup rosters to FIFA by June 1. Injury or illness replacements can be made before that deadline.
