U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed the 26‑man roster that will represent the United States at the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, a list that blends seasoned veterans with a handful of fresh faces.
A blend of continuity and change
Sergiño Dest, Tyler Adams and Haji Wright, who were unavailable for the March friendlies because of knocks, have now earned spots, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann miss out.
Gio Reyna and his brother Sebastian Berhalter both make the cut, with Pochettino describing Reyna as a 'special player' despite limited recent starts, and noting that Sebastian is the team's premier corner‑kick taker.
Half of the squad returns from the 2022 World Cup, including goalkeeper Matt Turner and star forward Christian Pulisic, providing continuity and familiarity.
Veteran defender Tim Ream could set a record as the oldest American ever to appear in a World Cup at 38 years and 250 days.
At 21, defender Alex Freeman, son of former Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, emerges as the youngest member of the roster.
Schedule and Group D prospects
The United States opens its campaign on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, travels to Seattle a week later to meet Australia, and concludes Group D play on June 26 against Turkey back in Inglewood.
With a mixture of proven performers and promising newcomers, the team aims to build on the momentum of recent friendlies and push for a strong showing in the tournament.