USMNT includes seven players born abroad for World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The USMNT has selected a diverse roster for the 2026 World Cup, featuring seven players born outside the United States. This group represents nearly a quarter of the 26-player squad assembled by coach Mauricio Pochettino. Among them is Gio Reyna, who aims to make a significant impact after limited appearances in the previous World Cup. Alejandro Zendejas will also make his World Cup debut, showcasing his skills after becoming a standout player in Liga MX. The tournament will be hosted in the U.S. for the second time, with hopes of achieving a historical run.
- •Gio Reyna hopes to be a major contributor in 2026.
- •Alejandro Zendejas makes his World Cup debut.
- •Sergiño Dest, Antonee Robinson, and Malik Tillman are also included.
- •The World Cup will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- •The last time the U.S. hosted was in 1994.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Which USMNT players were born abroad? Gio Reyna among 7 in World Cup 2026
"The USMNT is bringing bountiful international roots to the World Cup.
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