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On May 26, we know “the 26th.”
The U.S. men’s national team announced Thursday the date that the 26-man roster for this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup will be revealed at an event in New York City.
American manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to call up star players such as striker Christian Pulisic, midfield duo Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams and defender Chris Richards. A number of other players across the European leagues and Major League will also be part of the squad to take part in this summer’s 48-team tournament.
The May 26 event will be televised live on FOX from 3-4 PM ET.
– [World Cup FAQ: How many players on a roster?]
Of the 26 players going to the World Cup, FIFA rules say at least three goalkeepers must be taken. Matt Freese and Matt Turner (who started at the 2022 World Cup) are expected to be two of those goalkeepers.
FIFA requires a preliminary list of possible players — from 35 to 55 — by May 11. A second, smaller list with the final list must be submitted by May 30; should a player be injured before their World Cup match, they can be replaced up to 24 hours in advance by another player from the larger provisional list. Any player not included on the provisional release list who is added to the final list must be approved by FIFA.
