Pochettino Names 26-Man US World Cup Squad
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- Mauricio Pochettino named a 26-man US squad on Tuesday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States is hosting on home soil.
- The roster reveal took place in New York City, with ESPN providing live updates and expert analysis as Pochettino's list was announced.
- Christian Pulisic and Giovanni Reyna headline the 26-player squad, per the ESPN recap of Pochettino's selections.
Why it matters: Pochettino's 26-man squad will be the players representing the United States at a home World Cup, with Pulisic and Reyna anchoring the roster as named headliners. The New York announcement marks the official start of the USMNT's tournament build-up on home soil.
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