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The United States, one of three World Cup host nations, has reportedly finalized its 26-player roster for this summer’s much-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 appearance as USMNT coach.
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Gio Reyna of the United States walks on 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 banned from the 2022 World Cup for what were described as behavioral issues, Reyna has remained one of the most polarizing figures in the American player pool despite his talent. The 23-year-old played a total of 509 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach this season.
As questions continued to arise about Reyna’s future with the national team, the son of former American star Claudio Reyna recently highlighted the special opportunity to play on the international stage.
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“I’m just waiting 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 in the World Cup.”
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino watches 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, with reports indicating that Real Salt Lake standout Diego Luna did not make the final World Cup squad. Luna became a key member of the USMNT rotation in 2025.
Luna has scored four goals in 18 games with the national team, adding to the 22 goals he has scored in the last 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 Nov. 18, 2025. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Image Images)
Zavier Gozo, who plays in 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.
