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USMNT Projected World Cup Roster—Locks, Bubble Players and Is Pulisic Assured?

Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup?

Sports Illustrated · May 16

United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

USMNT World Cup squad prediction: how Mauricio Pochettino’s call-ups determine the 26

The USMNT head coach has played 61 different players in his 24 games in charge – the trends among them could determine who makes the cut

The Guardian - US · May 12

USMNT fall 2-0 to Portugal in final game before World Cup roster is named

Christian Pulisic struggled in a more attacking role as the US closed out their international window with another loss to top European opposition

The Guardian - US · Apr 1

USMNT vs. Portugal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Mauricio Pochettino’s team looks to bounce back after an embarrassing performance against Belgium.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Embarrassing Defeat Raises Alarms for Pochettino

Belgium handed the USMNT a massive reality check.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28

Sudden center-back shortage offers USMNT a chance to try World Cup-style adjustments

Injuries to Chris Richards and Miles Robinson have thinned the US center back pool, with no perfect replacement on the squad

The Guardian - US · Mar 27

Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles

Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

Every USMNT Player Competing in Europe in 2025–26

USMNT players can be found all over Europe, from the Premier League to La Liga and beyond.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Injuries keep Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, and Haji Wright out of the final US friendlies before the World Cup squad is named

The Guardian - US · Mar 17