Forecasting the USA's 2026 World Cup Roster: Key Players to Watch

Holding Midfielders: <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/tyler-adams-2-player" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tyler Adams , <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/weston-mckennie-player" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Weston McKennie
Attacking Midfielders: <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/malik-tillman-player" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Malik Tillman , <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/diego-luna-3-player" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Diego Luna
Just missed out: <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/jack-mcglynn-player" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jack McGlynn , <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/giovanni-reyna-player" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Giovanni Reyna

Despite the U.S. men’s national team ending their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup journey with disappointment, head coach Mauricio Pochettino was able to glean valuable insights about his players during the tournament. Missing key players like Christian Pulisic and several others, the team fought through to the final but were ultimately bested by Mexico.

Pochettino’s observations will be crucial as he prepares to finalize the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the tournament approaches, predictions are emerging regarding who might make the cut for the roster.