Weston McKennie headlines as USMNT pivot with World Cup buzz and club loan moves; Juventus star, US captain-in-waiting, born 1998.
Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle after training injury, ruling him out of the US World Cup squad. His injury compounds midfield concerns as Tanner Tessmann and others face limited availability ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. Mauricio Pochettino is set to name the 26-man roster on May 26.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-man World Cup squad that has omitted Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and several high-profile players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw, while Ivan Toney and younger players have been selected; Tuchel has defended the choices as team-focused. (As of 28 May 2026.)
The United States roster for the 2026 World Cup has been finalized with Adams, McKennie, Reyna and Ream among the notable selections. Injury updates and training notes indicate the squad is adapting to a busy summer schedule as players prepare for the tournament.
The United States has opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, led by a dominant first half and a brace from Folarin Balogun. Christian Pulisic has been substituted at half-time due to a precautionary knock to the back of his left calf, with Mauricio Pochettino saying the substitution was precautionary. The team now looks to continuing success in Seattle against Australia.