United States reveals 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup

The United States, one of the co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup, has unveiled its 26-player roster for the upcoming tournament. The squad prominently features key figures Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, alongside several players with Mexican heritage, including Alejandro Zendejas.

Zendejas, a forward for América, holds dual nationality and had previously represented Mexico in several friendly matches since 2021. He joins a strong attacking lineup that also includes Ricardo Pepi, a Mexican-American forward playing for PSV Eindhoven. The announcement was made in New York before a crowd of fans, with many of the selected players in attendance.

The roster, which had been partially revealed earlier, comprises eight players from Major League Soccer (MLS). It retains the core leadership from the 2022 World Cup, where the U.S. team was eliminated in the round of 16 by the Netherlands. Defenders Antonee Robinson and Sergiño Dest, midfielders Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, and forward Christian Pulisic form the backbone of a team aiming to inspire a nation investing heavily in the growth of soccer.

The United States is set to begin its World Cup campaign on June 12 in Los Angeles, facing Paraguay in Group D. The group also includes Turkey and Australia. The team's coach, Mauricio Pochettino, will be participating in his first World Cup as a manager.