- Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter made the 26-man U.S. World Cup roster while Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were omitted — a pick that’s already stirring debate given Reyna’s limited club minutes and Berhalter’s family ties.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino defended the decisions, saying the squad was chosen after an 18-month scouting process and urging respect for the 26 rather than focusing on omissions.
- The 2026 World Cup runs June 11–July 19 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico; the U.S. opens vs. Paraguay on June 12 and the final will be at MetLife Stadium.
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