Picking the USA 2026 World Cup squad: A final projection of Pochettino's 26-man roster

On May 26, U.S. men’s national team manager Maurico Pochettino will step out at Pier 17 along the East River in Manhattan and announce his 26-man World Cup squad, a team that will be charged with representing the country on home soil.Since his arrival to U.S. Soccer in September 2024, Pochettino has been intent to remake the culture around the national team. He wanted to redefine how players thought about call-ups. He believed it critical to root out complacency and entitlement, making every player on the roster treasure the opportunity to put on the crest.The ultimate prize to those who bought in: the chance to be part of this summer’s World Cup.Advertisement