Pochettino Names 27-Man USMNT Squad for Pre-World Cup Belgium and Portugal Friendlies

Mauricio Pochettino announced a 27-man USMNT squad for the March 2026 international window, with friendlies against Belgium (March 28) and Portugal (March 31) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta serving as the final major pre-tournament evaluation. Notable inclusions: Antonee Robinson returned from injury after missing all of 2025 international duty; Chris Richards, named 2025 US Soccer Male Player of the Year, also returned; Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic headlined the squad. Sergino Dest was excluded due to a hamstring injury. Nine MLS players were included. The squad will debut new Nike 'Stars and Stripes' kits during the friendlies, with the official 26-player World Cup roster to be announced May 26.