U.S. names 26-man World Cup roster after leaks
Key takeaways
- Overall, there are 13 players who were part of the squad that reached the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup.
- - Carlisle: USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks - USMNT's Chris Richards back in training before Palace final - The USMNT has a goalkeeper problem for the 2026 World Cup
- This includes performers such as PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi, Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards and FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson.
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Overall, there are 13 players who were part of the squad that reached the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. The remaining 13 players will be taking part in a World Cup for the first time.
- Carlisle: USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks - USMNT's Chris Richards back in training before Palace final - The USMNT has a goalkeeper problem for the 2026 World Cup
This includes performers such as PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi, Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards and FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson. Pepi was one of the last cuts to the 2022 roster, while Richards and Robinson likely would have made the team had they not been injured.