World Cup roster prediction: Projecting USMNT World Cup roster ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's final decision
Mauricio Pochettino is set to announce the final 26-man roster for the USMNT ahead of the World Cup on May 26. Injuries and player form are complicating the selection process, particularly concerning key players like Chris Richards and Tyler Adams. The team's performance in upcoming friendlies against Senegal and Germany will be crucial as they prepare to face Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 12.
- ▪The USMNT roster will be revealed on May 26, 2026.
- ▪Injuries to Patrick Agyemang and Johnny Cardoso have created openings in the squad.
- ▪Chris Richards' ankle injury raises concerns about the team's defensive depth.
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World Cup roster prediction: Projecting USMNT World Cup roster ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's final decision Mauricio Pochettino faces tough decisions ahead of the May 26 roster reveal as injuries and form issues complicate the final 26-man World Cup squad By Chuck Booth May 18, 2026 at 11:19 am ET • 11 min read CBS Sports May 26 is the day when the official United States Men's national team roster will be named for the World Cup, and anxiety is building. The last time that the squad was together in March, they lost two friendlies to Belgium and Portugal, and this will be the real deal as the build-up to the World Cup will include friendlies against Senegal and Germany before opening World Cup play, facing Paraguay on June 12.While the USMNT pecking order may not have shifted much since…
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