Bedoya Picks 26-Man U.S. World Cup Squad Ahead of May 26 Reveal
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Updated · MLSsoccer.com · May 21
Bedoya Picks 26-Man U.S. World Cup Squad Ahead of May 26 Reveal
3 articles · Updated · MLSsoccer.com · May 21
May 26 is the date Mauricio Pochettino will unveil the U.S. roster, and former USMNT midfielder Alejandro Bedoya predicted a 26-player squad built around familiarity and dressing-room culture.
Matt Turner, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun headline Bedoya’s projected group, with Turner and Matt Freese seen in a close battle for the starting goalkeeper job.
Chris Brady, Alex Freeman, Sebastian Berhalter, Jack McGlynn and Cristian Roldan make Bedoya’s cut, while he projects Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Noahkai Banks, Alex Zendejas and young MLS attackers Julian Hall and Zavier Gozo to miss out.
June 12 is the Americans’ World Cup opener against Paraguay on home soil, with pre-tournament friendlies against Senegal and Germany likely helping settle final lineup decisions.
With key players injured days before the deadline, how will Pochettino reshape the USMNT's World Cup defense and midfield?
Will Pochettino prioritize current form over team culture, considering Pulisic’s goal drought and the rise of other in-form attackers?
USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Reveal: Key Selections, Surprising Omissions, and Final Preparations Ahead of June 12 Opener
Overview
The U.S. Men's National Team will announce its 2026 World Cup roster on May 26 in New York City, turning the reveal into a special fan-focused event. U.S. Soccer is inviting fans to attend for free, encouraging early registration and arrival to secure a spot. This approach highlights the team's commitment to engaging supporters as excitement builds around the final squad selection. With speculation growing about which players will make the cut, the announcement will set the stage for the team's final preparations and upcoming send-off matches before the World Cup begins on home soil.