On May 26, Mauricio Pochettino will announce the final 26-man roster for the U.S. men's national soccer team ahead of the World Cup, in a public event at Rooftop at Pier 17, New York City, from 3 p.m. ET. The squad unveiling will be televised on FOX, following a fan celebration prior to the announcement. Players, apart from Chris Richards who is competing in the Europa Conference League final, are expected to attend. The team will then start preparations at their training center in Georgia, with friendlies against Senegal and Germany scheduled before the tournament starts.

By the Numbers
  • The roster announcement is set for May 26, at 3 p.m. ET.
  • Two friendlies against Senegal (May 31) and Germany (June 6) will precede the World Cup.
  • Injuries will sideline Johnny Cardoso and Patrick Agyemang for the World Cup.
State of Play
  • The World Cup is approaching, with a first group stage match against Paraguay on June 12.
  • Pochettino will have significant time for preparations, marking his first international management experience.
What's Next

After the roster announcement, the U.S. will shift focus to training and preparation for the World Cup, with upcoming matches that will help finalize tactics and player fitness ahead of their tournament games.

Bottom Line

The roster reveal marks a critical moment in U.S. soccer as Pochettino prepares the team for a high-pressure World Cup, with the anticipation building among fans and the players alike.