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Ben Steiner

USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Leaks: Mauricio Pochettino Springs Some Surprises—Report

The U.S. men’s national team will announce its official 26-man World Cup squad on Tuesday at an event in New York City, but the pieces are already coming together for manager Mauricio Pochettino.

On Friday, The Athletic reported that U.S. Soccer had begun informing players of their status, reaching out to those on the 55-man preliminary squad about their World Cup fate.

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