Which players will make the cut? The U.S. World Cup soccer roster is revealed today
TL;DR
The U.S. men's national soccer team will announce its 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup today in New York. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has been testing different lineups since his hiring in 2024.
Key points
- U.S. men's national soccer team roster announcement today
- 26 players will be selected for the FIFA World Cup
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino has been experimenting with lineups
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Fans arrive for the announcement of the United States men's national soccer team roster, Tuesday, in New York, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP
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NEW YORK — The run-up to this summer's FIFA World Cup is set to kick into a higher gear Tuesday when the U.S. men's national soccer team reveals which 26 players will make up the roster.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino has experimented with a variety of lineups since he was hired in 2024 to steer the USMNT through this summer.
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The roster will be announced during a live televised special on Fox at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
The tournament begins in just over two weeks, with games hosted in 16 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
It will mark the first time that World Cup games are being held in the U.S. since 1994, when the tournament helped spark Americans' interest in soccer, leading to the formation of Major League Soccer and widespread participation in youth soccer.
Q&A
What time will the U.S. World Cup soccer roster be announced?
The announcement of the U.S. men's national soccer team roster will take place today, but the exact time is not specified.
Who is the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team?
Mauricio Pochettino is the coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, having been hired in 2024.
How many players will be on the U.S. World Cup roster?
The U.S. men's national soccer team roster will consist of 26 players for the FIFA World Cup.
