AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic is expected to captain the US men’s national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino will officially announce his squad on May 26 before the team plays two pre-tournament friendlies against Senegal (May 31) and Germany (June 6).
According to a report in the GuardianClub America winger Alejandro Zendejas, who has 13 senior caps, will make the squad alongside Gio Reyna, Brendan Aaronson and Tim Weah.
While Crystal Palace centre-back Chris Richards suffered torn ligaments in his ankle, the 26-year-old has made the squad.
Thirteen members of the group are ready for their first World Cup, which is co-hosted by Canada and Mexico.
USMNT is in Group D with Paraguay, Australia and Turkey and begins its campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
USMNT’s roster for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner
Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan
Forward: Brenden Aaronson, Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman, Tim Weah, Alejandro Zendejas, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright
Published on May 23, 2026
