USA World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA USA · Group D · Head coach: Mauricio Roberto Trossero Pochettino
Co-hosts with a golden generation entering prime years. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams anchor a USMNT that wants to exceed the 2022 Round of 16 and make a statement on home soil. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. USA travel with 26 players in Group D, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group D with Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye. USA should advance, but Paraguay's CONMEBOL toughness, Australia's physicality and Montella's Turkey add three distinct styles. Mauricio Roberto Trossero Pochettino leads the side with a clear tactical identity: High-energy 4-3-3 with aggressive pressing, vertical transitions and wing play exploiting space in wide CONCACAF-friendly stadiums. Home crowds amplify intensity.
Automatic qualification as co-host. friendly and Nations League form in 2025 to 2026 shapes the final roster more than competitive qualifiers. 2022. Round of 16 (lost to Netherlands); group stage 2014; quarter-finals 2002. FIFA's published shirt names include MCKENNIE, PEPI, AARONSON and PULISIC among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with MLS clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 TURNER (New England Revolution (USA)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. South American defensive discipline. USA must break down a deep block without losing transition battles. Quarter-finals realistic with home advantage; semi-finals requires beating a top-5 UEFA or CONMEBOL side.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | TURNER | New England Revolution (USA) |
| 2 | DF | DEST | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| 3 | DF | RICHARDS | Crystal Palace FC (ENG) |
| 4 | MF | ADAMS | AFC Bournemouth (ENG) |
| 5 | DF | A. ROBINSON | Fulham FC (ENG) |
| 6 | DF | TRUSTY | Celtic FC (SCO) |
| 7 | MF | REYNA | Borussia Mönchengladbach (GER) |
| 8 | MF | MCKENNIE | Juventus FC (ITA) |
| 9 | FW | PEPI | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| 10 | FW | PULISIC | AC Milan (ITA) |
| 11 | FW | AARONSON | Leeds United FC (ENG) |
| 12 | DF | M. ROBINSON | FC Cincinnatti (USA) |
| 13 | DF | REAM | Charlotte FC (USA) |
| 14 | MF | BERHALTER | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) |
| 15 | MF | ROLDAN | Seattle Sounders FC (USA) |
| 16 | DF | FREEMAN | Villarreal CF (ESP) |
| 17 | MF | TILLMAN | Bayer Leverkusen (GER) |
| 18 | DF | ARFSTEN | Columbus Crew (USA) |
| 19 | FW | WRIGHT | Coventry City FC (ENG) |
| 20 | FW | BALOGUN | AS Monaco (FRA) |
| 21 | FW | WEAH | Olympique Marseille (FRA) |
| 22 | DF | MCKENZIE | Toulouse FC (FRA) |
| 23 | DF | SCALLY | Borussia Mönchengladbach (GER) |
| 24 | GK | FREESE | New York City FC (USA) |
| 25 | GK | BRADY | Chicago Fire FC (USA) |
| 26 | FW | ZENDEJAS | Club América (MEX) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many USMNT players are on the co-host squad for World Cup 2026?
Co-host USA (USA) submitted 26 players on 2026-06-03 for home support across MetLife, Dallas and more. Group D brings Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye, and Pulisic-era shirt names with MLS or European clubs are in the table.
Who is USA's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Mauricio Roberto Trossero Pochettino (Argentina) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. High-energy 4-3-3 with aggressive pressing, vertical transitions and wing play exploiting space in wide CONCACAF-friendly stadiums. Home crowds amplify intensity.
Which players stand out on USA's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include MCKENNIE, PEPI, AARONSON and PULISIC. Fans and media often watch Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, and FIFA's sheet lists MCKENNIE, PEPI, AARONSON and PULISIC among the call-ups. USA registered 7 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full USA World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official USA squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on USA's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.