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The wait is over. The 26 are chosen. Today, U.S. Soccer and head coach Gregg Berhalter officially announced the 26-man squad that will represent the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil. In just 14 days, these players will take the field as hosts for the first time since 1994 — chasing history in front of their own fans.
USMNT World Cup Squad
26
Players Selected
14
Days to Kickoff
25.4
Average Age
3
Group D Matches
🇺🇸 USMNT Group D Schedule
June 12: USA vs Slovakia — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
June 17: USA vs Paraguay — TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
June 22: USA vs Australia — AT&T Stadium, Dallas
The Official 26-Man Roster
After months of evaluation, friendlies, and agonizing decisions, Berhalter has made his final selections. Here are the 26 players who will wear the Stars & Stripes at World Cup 2026:
Matt Turner — Crystal Palace (England) — Age 32Ethan Horvath — Cardiff City (Wales) — Age 31Patrick Schulte — Columbus Crew (USA) — Age 23Antonee Robinson — Fulham (England) — Age 28 — LBSergiño Dest — PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) — Age 25 — RBJoe Scally — Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany) — Age 23 — RBChris Richards — Crystal Palace (England) — Age 26 — CBMiles Robinson — FC Cincinnati (USA) — Age 27 — CBCameron Carter-Vickers — Celtic (Scotland) — Age 28 — CBTim Ream — Charlotte FC (USA) — Age 38 — CB (Captain)Mark McKenzie — Toulouse (France) — Age 27 — CBSam Vines — Antwerp (Belgium) — Age 26 — LBTyler Adams — AFC Bournemouth (England) — Age 27 — CDM (Vice Captain)Weston McKennie — Juventus (Italy) — Age 27 — CMYunus Musah — AC Milan (Italy) — Age 23 — CMGiovanni Reyna — Borussia Dortmund (Germany) — Age 23 — CAMBrenden Aaronson — Leeds United (England) — Age 25 — CAMJohnny Cardoso — Real Betis (Spain) — Age 24 — CDMMalik Tillman — PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) — Age 24 — CAMLuca de la Torre — Celta Vigo (Spain) — Age 28 — CMChristian Pulisic — AC Milan (Italy) — Age 27 — LW ⭐Timothy Weah — Juventus (Italy) — Age 26 — RWFolarin Balogun — AS Monaco (France) — Age 25 — STJosh Sargent — Norwich City (England) — Age 26 — STRicardo Pepi — PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) — Age 23 — STHaji Wright — Coventry City (England) — Age 28 — ST
The Headliners
Every World Cup roster has its stars — the players opponents fear and fans rally behind. For the USMNT in 2026, all eyes will be on these names:
⭐ Players to Watch
Christian Pulisic: The face of American soccer. Coming off his best season at AC Milan with 15 goals and 12 assists. The talisman.Weston McKennie: The engine. Juventus’s midfield warrior brings intensity and aerial presence to every match.Yunus Musah: The breakout star. AC Milan’s dynamic box-to-box midfielder offers pace and versatility.Giovanni Reyna: The wildcard. When healthy, he’s the most technically gifted player in the pool. A difference-maker.Tyler Adams: The leader. Vice captain and defensive anchor — the glue that holds the midfield together.Folarin Balogun: The striker. Monaco’s 25-goal scorer in Ligue 1 finally gives the US a true No. 9 threat.
The Surprises & Omissions
Every roster has its surprises — the names that made it against the odds, and the ones painfully left behind.
📋 Notable Decisions
Patrick Schulte IN: The 23-year-old Columbus Crew keeper earned his spot with stellar MLS performances and is the future in goal.Tim Ream IN: At 38, the veteran centerback and captain brings invaluable experience and leadership.Malik Tillman IN: His versatility and form with PSV sealed a roster spot over other attacking options.
By the Numbers
📊 Roster Breakdown
Average Age: 25.4 years — a blend of youth and experienceEuropean-Based: 22 of 26 players (85%)MLS Players: 4 (Turner at Palace is ex-MLS; Schulte, Miles Robinson, Ream currently)World Cup Experience: 15 players were part of the 2022 Qatar squadOldest: Tim Ream (38)Youngest: Patrick Schulte & Ricardo Pepi (23)Top 5 League Players: 12 players in England, Italy, Spain, Germany, France
What Berhalter Said
At the announcement press conference, head coach Gregg Berhalter spoke about the difficulty of the decisions and the belief in this group:
💬 Berhalter on the Roster
“This is the most talented pool of players American soccer has ever produced. The decisions were incredibly difficult — we had to leave out players who absolutely deserved to be here. But the 26 we’ve selected are ready. They’re hungry. And they know what this moment means for our country. We’re not just here to participate. We’re here to make history on home soil.”
The Road Ahead: Group D
The USMNT has been drawn into Group D alongside Slovakia (Path C playoff winner), Paraguay, and Australia. Here’s the schedule:
🇺🇸 USMNT Group D Fixtures
June 12 — USA vs Slovakia
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta • 8:00 PM ET
The opener. 70,000+ fans. Home soil. The moment arrives.June 17 — USA vs Paraguay
TQL Stadium, Cincinnati • 5:00 PM ET
South American grit meets American ambition.June 22 — USA vs Australia
AT&T Stadium, Dallas • 8:00 PM ET
The group stage finale. Potentially everything on the line.
What’s Next
📅 Final Preparations
May 29-June 8: Training camp — location TBAJune 7: Final tune-up friendly (opponent TBA)June 10: Team arrives in AtlantaJune 12: USA vs Slovakia — IT BEGINS
26 players. One mission. Home soil.
For decades, American soccer has been building toward this moment. The golden generation is here. The stage is set. And in 14 days, Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and 24 of their brothers will walk onto the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as World Cup hosts — chasing a dream 32 years in the making.
This is their time. This is our time. 🇺🇸⚽
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