The highly anticipated 2026 SheBelieves Cup is set to commence on March 1, with Emma Hayes announcing a 26-player roster for the match-up. This year’s tournament features the United States, Argentina, Canada, and Colombia.

As the team gears up for the November Concacaf W Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the SheBelieves Cup will serve as a crucial preparatory event. Hayes stated, “The SheBelieves Cup is a fantastic tournament which gives us the opportunity to replicate the group stage of a FIFA tournament.”

Squad Details

The expanded roster includes:

Goalkeepers (3): Claudia Dickey, Mandy McGlynn, Phallon Tullis-Joyce

Defenders (9): Jordyn Bugg, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Lilly Reale, Tara Rudd, Emily Sonnett, Gisele Thompson, Kennedy Wesley, Kate Wiesner

Midfielders (8): Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Claire Hutton, Riley Jackson, Rose Lavelle, Olivia Moultrie, Jaedyn Shaw, Lily Yohannes

Forwards (6): Maddie Dahlien, Jameese Joseph, Trinity Rodman, Emma Sears, Ally Sentnor, Alyssa Thompson

Notably, Sophia Wilson and Catarina Macario will miss the tournament due to injury and fitness reasons, although they were anticipated to be significant contributors.

With the squad finalized, Emma Hayes emphasizes the importance of building a versatile player pool as they prepare for the qualifying matches.