USMNT World Cup tune-ups: can Pulisic end his drought and who is Pochettino’s super-sub?
The US men's national soccer team is preparing for the World Cup with two friendlies against Senegal and Germany. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is still assessing his player pool and has not finalized his best lineup. Christian Pulisic is under pressure to end his scoring drought before the tournament begins.
- ▪The USMNT's 26-man squad has been confirmed ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪Pochettino is likely to experiment with lineups in the upcoming friendlies.
- ▪Christian Pulisic has not scored in 1,164 consecutive minutes of play for club and country.
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Gio Reyna is a top candidate to make a difference for the US national team off the bench at this World Cup. Photograph: Jess Stiles/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenGio Reyna is a top candidate to make a difference for the US national team off the bench at this World Cup. Photograph: Jess Stiles/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockUSAUSMNT World Cup tune-ups: can Pulisic end his drought and who is Pochettino’s super-sub?The US probably won’t start their A-team for both friendlies against Senegal and Germany, but the games are still opportunities to build momentum Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Jeff RueterSat 30 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 06.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe 26-man squad has been confirmed.
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