The wait is over. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled the official 2026 USA World Cup roster – a 26-man squad set to represent the host nation at the first FIFA World Cup played on home soil in 32 years. The reveal landed Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at a sun-soaked rooftop event at Pier 17 in New York City, broadcast nationally on FOX.
The squad blends 2022 World Cup veterans with a wave of new faces. Thirteen players return from Qatar including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson and Tim Weah, while 13 newcomers make their first World Cup, headlined by Folarin Balogun, Malik Tillman, Chris Richards and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter. The U.S. is in Group D with Australia, Paraguay and Türkiye, opening play on Friday, June 12.
Below is the complete 26-man roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, the free printable PDF checklist, and quick links to the USMNT’s schedule, the live group standings, and the rest of the 48-team field. Print the PDF, tick the boxes on matchday, and follow along as Pochettino’s side chases the trophy on home soil.
2026 USA World Cup Roster
The 26-man split: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 4 central midfielders, and 9 attackers including wingers and strikers. All clubs reflect 2025-26 season affiliations at the time of selection.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Chris Brady – Chicago Fire
- Matt Freese – New York City FC
- Matt Turner – New England Revolution
Defenders (10)
- Sergiño Dest – PSV Eindhoven
- Chris Richards – Crystal Palace
- Tim Ream – Charlotte FC
- Antonee Robinson – Fulham
- Mark McKenzie – Toulouse
- Miles Robinson – FC Cincinnati
- Auston Trusty – Celtic
- Joe Scally – Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Max Arfsten – Columbus Crew
- Alex Freeman – Villarreal
Midfielders (4)
- Tyler Adams – AFC Bournemouth
- Weston McKennie – Juventus
- Cristian Roldan – Seattle Sounders
- Sebastian Berhalter – Vancouver Whitecaps
Forwards (9)
- Christian Pulisic – AC Milan
- Folarin Balogun – AS Monaco
- Ricardo Pepi – PSV Eindhoven
- Tim Weah – Marseille
- Brenden Aaronson – Leeds United
- Malik Tillman – Bayer Leverkusen
- Gio Reyna – Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Álejandro Zendejas – Club América
- Haji Wright – Coventry City
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
Based on form, fit, and Pochettino’s preferred 4-3-3 shape, here is the most likely opening XI for the Group D opener. Final lineups will depend on Pulisic and Tillman’s sharpness coming out of camp.
- GK – Matt Turner
- DEF – Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Sergiño Dest
- MID – Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman
- FWD – Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah
No. 9 battle: Balogun / Pepi / Wright. Balogun gets the early nod after a solid Monaco season, but Pepi (PSV) and Wright (Coventry) both have realistic paths into the starting role if Pochettino wants a different look against any of the three Group D opponents.
Download the Printable 2026 USA World Cup Roster PDF
One-page low-ink printable: full 26-man checklist by position, 4-3-3 Predicted XI, Key Bench Options, and Group D context. Tick each box on matchday and cross players off as goals, cards and subs happen.
USA at the 2026 World Cup: Group D, Schedule & Standings
The USMNT opens Group D play on Friday, June 12, 2026, and finishes group action on Thursday, June 25 – the entire group stage falls inside two weeks. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-place finishers advance to the Round of 32, which begins July 2.
- Full 2026 USA World Cup Schedule – kickoff times, TV channels, and printable PDF for all three group matches and beyond.
- Group D Schedule & TV Guide – all six matches between USA, Australia, Paraguay and Türkiye.
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings – real-time group tables for all 12 groups.
- 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory – printable PDFs for every announced team.
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Portal Hub – master landing page with brackets, host cities, and resources.
2026 USA World Cup Roster FAQ
When was the 2026 USA World Cup roster announced?
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino unveiled the official 26-man USMNT roster on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at a televised event on the Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City.
Which group is the USA in at the 2026 World Cup?
The USMNT is in Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay and Türkiye. Group play runs June 12-25, 2026, with matches across U.S. host cities.
Who are the USMNT captains and stars to watch?
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) leads the attack, with Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) anchoring midfield and Weston McKennie (Juventus) operating box-to-box. Folarin Balogun is the projected No. 9, with Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright in the striker rotation.
When is the USMNT’s first 2026 World Cup match?
Group D play opens for the USA on Friday, June 12, 2026. Final tune-up: USA vs. Senegal in the Allstate Continental Clásico on May 31 in Charlotte.
Official source: U.S. Soccer – Pochettino names 26-player roster for FIFA World Cup 2026.
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