USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: Full List of 26 Players and How the U.S. Fared
The USMNT 2026 World Cup roster had 26 players, and the team gave American fans a tournament to remember on home soil. Led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. won Group D, earned its first knockout-stage win since 2002 and scored 11 goals, the most it has ever scored at a single World Cup. The run ended in the Round of 16 with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in Seattle. Here is the full roster, every result, the players who stood out and what comes next.
USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster at a Glance
Pochettino announced the squad on May 26, 2026. Clubs below are as of that announcement and may have changed since. You can also see the official roster announcement on U.S. Soccer.
| Position | Players (club) |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Chris Brady (Chicago), Matt Freese (NYCFC), Matt Turner (New England) |
| Defenders | Max Arfsten (Columbus), Sergiño Dest (PSV), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic) |
| Midfielders | Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle), Malik Tillman (Leverkusen) |
| Forwards | Brenden Aaronson (Leeds), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille), Alejandro Zendejas (Club América), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV), Haji Wright (Coventry) |
USMNT Results at the 2026 World Cup
- June 12, Los Angeles: USA 4-1 Paraguay
- June 19, Seattle: USA 2-0 Australia
- June 25, Los Angeles: Türkiye 3-2 USA
- July 1, Santa Clara: USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Round of 32)
- July 6, Seattle: Belgium 4-1 USA (Round of 16)
The U.S. finished first in Group D with six points. The Round of 32 win over Bosnia was the first knockout-stage victory since 2002 and Pochettino’s third World Cup win, the most ever for a USMNT coach. The run ended in the Round of 16 against Belgium.
Key Players to Know
Folarin Balogun led the attack, scoring twice against Paraguay and once against Bosnia. Read his full story in our Folarin Balogun biography.
Malik Tillman scored against Bosnia and added a deflected free kick against Belgium, giving him two goals at the tournament.
Gio Reyna scored the fourth goal against Paraguay in stoppage time, and Alex Freeman scored in the win over Australia.
Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie headlined the roster, with McKennie arriving with 64 caps and 12 goals for the national team.
Tim Ream captained the side at 38, one of the oldest players ever named to a U.S. World Cup roster. Goalkeeper Chris Brady became the first uncapped player on a U.S. World Cup roster since 1994.
Players Who Missed the Final Roster
Not everyone made the cut. Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left out, and Seattle’s all-time leading scorer Jordan Morris and forward Jesús Ferreira were also outside the final 26.
What’s Next for the USMNT?
The U.S. came out of the World Cup with friendly wins over Peru (4-1), Chile (4-2) and Mexico (3-0), and Pochettino is staying on with a new contract, according to NBC Sports. Several of the team’s key players, including Balogun, Tillman and Pepi, are still in their prime. We’ll update this page as the roster and clubs change.
FAQs
How many players were on the USMNT 2026 World Cup roster?
The roster had 26 players: three goalkeepers, ten defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards.
How far did the USMNT go at the 2026 World Cup?
The U.S. reached the Round of 16. It won Group D, beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 and lost 4-1 to Belgium on July 6.
Who scored for the USMNT against Belgium?
Malik Tillman scored the only U.S. goal, a deflected free kick in the first half.
Who was the USMNT captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Tim Ream captained the team at 38.
Who scored the most goals for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup?
Folarin Balogun scored three times, twice against Paraguay and once against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Was Jordan Morris on the 2026 World Cup roster?
No. Jordan Morris was not part of Pochettino’s final 26-man squad.
Last updated: October 2026
