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The United States – one of the World Cup’s three host nations – has reportedly finalized its 26-player roster for this summer’s highly-anticipated tournament.
Although US Soccer is not expected to formally announce the roster until after Memorial Day, reports citing sources say Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, Turner and Sebastian Berhalter are among the expected selections. Sebastian is the son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter. Aaronson suited up for Team USA during the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Sources also told The Athletic that Gio Reyna is expected to be included in the roster for Mauricio Pochettino’s first World Cup run as USMNT manager.
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Gio Reyna of the United States walks off the field during the second half of an international friendly against Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 2026. (Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)
Since being sent home from the 2022 World Cup due to what were described as behavioral issues, Reyna has remained one of the more polarizing figures in the US player pool despite his talent. The 23-year-old played a total of 509 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach this season.
As questions about Reyna’s future with the national team continued to swirl, the son of former U.S. star Claudio Reyna recently highlighted the special chance to play on the international stage.
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“I’m just hoping and waiting for the call, it would be an honor,” Reyna said. “The national team means a lot to me. … I would love to be there, have an impact on the team. It would be a dream to represent my country at the World Cup.”
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the international friendly match between the United States and Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 2026. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Roster cuts inevitably bring tough decisions and reports suggest Real Salt Lake standout Diego Luna did not make the final World Cup squad. Luna developed into a key member of the USMNT’s 2025 rotation.
Luna has scored four goals in 18 appearances for the national team, adding to the 22 goals he has recorded in the past three seasons with Real Salt Lake.
The United States men’s national soccer team poses for a group photo before an international friendly against Uruguay at Raymond James Stadium on November 18, 2025. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images)
Zavier Gozo, who plays in the MLS for Real Salt Lake, was also told he would not compete for the national team this summer.
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The USMNT begins its World Cup campaign on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
