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Tim Ream captains U.S. Men's National Team for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Tim Ream captains U.S. Men's National Team for FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary

Tim Ream has been appointed as the captain of the U.S. Men's National Team by head coach Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. At 38 years old, the St. Louis native has experience, having previously captained the team in 26 matches. This decision comes as the team begins preparations for the upcoming tournament, emphasizing Ream's leadership role in guiding the squad. The U.S. team aims for success on the World Cup stage, and Ream's experience will be pivotal in navigating international competition.

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Key Details
  • •Ream succeeds in leading the U.S. Men's National Team.
  • •Pochettino makes the captain announcement in Atlanta.
  • •Ream has previously captained the team 26 times.
  • •The appointment comes ahead of World Cup 2026 preparations.
Latest Updates
  • 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Why Ream Is The Perfect World Cup Captain For USMNT Coach Pochettino
  • 5:29 PMESPN — Ream named USMNT captain for 2026 World Cup
  • 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT Names Captain For 2026 LA World Cup
  • 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Tim Ream Named Captain For U.S. Men's National Team Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
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United States Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino named center back Tim Ream as the team’s captain for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. “This is more than a dream come true,” Ream said, per US Soccer. “I’ve done everything possible to be a part of this group, to help this group along, […] The post USMNT Names Captain For 2026 LA World Cup appeared first on LA Sports Report.

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ATLANTA — U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino named center back Tim Ream the team’s captain heading into FIFA World Cup 2026.The 38-year-old from St. Louis has captained 26 o...

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U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has named defender Tim Ream as captain for the USMNT during the 2026 World Cup.

— ESPNby Jeff Carlisle
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