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The USMNT’s official 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and there is a lot to unpack. Mauricio Pochettino’s squad blends experienced veterans from the 2022 World Cup with a new generation of talent, and in this episode we break down the biggest surprises, roster omissions, projected starting XIs, and what realistic expectations should be for the United States heading into a home World Cup.
We also dive into the FC Cincinnati angle with Miles Robinson’s potential role in the tournament, compare this roster to the 2022 squad in Qatar, and discuss whether this is the strongest USMNT group of the modern era. With the World Cup officially here, this roster announcement gives us our clearest picture yet of how the United States plans to compete on home soil in 2026.

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"USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster Reaction 🇺🇸 Biggest Snubs, Starting XI & 22’ vs 26’ Roster Comparison" is an episode of The Flyin Lion: FC Cincinnati Podcast. Runtime 59 min. Published May 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.