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Ben Steiner

Who Are the USMNT’s Best Midfield Options for the World Cup?

The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the 2026 World Cup on June 12 against Paraguay, with time ticking down for manager Mauricio Pochettino to figure out his best lineup through two final friendlies against Germany and Senegal.

Although U.S. Soccer is set to reveal the official 26-man roster on Tuesday at a live event in New York City, the entire squad was leaked three days earlier, suggesting the team could be lacking true central midfielders.

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