Overview
- Multiple outlets published a full 26‑player USMNT roster over the weekend, with The Guardian’s Saturday report on May 23 serving as the first widely circulated version.
- Reported inclusions that drew attention include Gio Reyna and Mexico‑born Alejandro Zendejas, both of whom would return to the squad after limited recent involvement.
- Notable omissions in the leaked list are Tanner Tessmann, Diego Luna and Aidan Morris, with outlets citing recent muscle issues and fitness concerns as likely factors.
- Injury management shaped several calls: Chris Richards appears on the list despite recovering from an ankle injury and FIFA permits roster replacements for serious injury up to 24 hours before the U.S. opening match.
- Pochettino’s reported 26 mixes roughly equal numbers of World Cup veterans and first‑time selections, the team will hold public unveilings on May 26 and must file final rosters to FIFA by June 1 ahead of friendlies on May 31 and June 6.