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Sophia Vesely

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Turner Sends Message, Balogun Delivers Again

There’s officially less than 50 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, putting star players all over the world under an even bigger microscope. Are they fit enough to make their country’s roster? Do they have what it takes to be a game changer?

You can be certain that managers are leaving no stones unturned, no questions unanswered in the pursuit of global glory, and that includes U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino, who will name the final tournament roster for the Stars and Stripes on May 26 before final tune-up friendlies against Senegal and Germany.

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