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Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 3:48 PM EDT
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The 26-man roster for the 2026 U.S. World Cup team was announced Tuesday, solidifying the list of the top soccer players who will represent the country on home soil in the tournament starting next month. The U.S. is co-hosting this year's World Cup along with Canada and Mexico. The U.S. has hosted only once before, in 1994.Official rosters must be submitted to FIFA by June 1. The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster. The first U.S. game of the group stage is June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium outside Los Angeles, and the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. U.S. World Cup team rosterGoalkeepers:Matt FreeseMatt Freese is a 27-year-old goalkeeper for New York City FC. It will be Freese's first time playing for the U.S. in the World Cup.Matt TurnerMatt Turner is a 31-year-old goalkeeper for the New England Revolution. Turner was the starting goalkeeper in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Chris BradyChris Brady is a 22-year-old goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire. It'll be Brady's first time playing for the U.S. in the World Cup.Defenders: Antonee RobinsonAntonee Robinson is a 28-year-old defender for Fulham in the Premier League. Robinson was born in England, but holds American citizenship through his father. He played for the U.S. at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Sergiño DestSergiño Dest is a 25-year-old defender who plays for the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. Dest was born in the Netherlands, but holds American citizenship through his father. He played for the U.S. at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Alex Freeman Alex Freeman is a 21-year-old right-winger for Villarreal in Spain's La Liga. Originally from Florida, this is Freeman's first World Cup. Joe Scally Joe Scally is a 23-year-old defender for Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany's Bundesliga. Originally from New York, Scally played in the 2022 World Cup. Max ArfstenMax Arfsten is a 25-year-old winger for the Columbus Crew in the MLS. It'll be Arfsten's first time playing the World Cup. Chris RichardsChris Richards is a 26-year-old defender for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Originally from Alabama, it'll be Richards first World Cup. Tim ReamTim Ream is a 38-year-old defender for Charlotte FC. Ream played in the 2022 World Cup and helped lead the team to the round of 16.
