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Zendejas included, Tessmann omitted.
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Gio Reyna makes the roster.
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Diego Luna not selected.
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USMNT Finalizes World Cup Roster
The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) has finalized its 26-man roster for the upcoming World Cup, with winger Alejandro Zendejas included and defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann omitted. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino's selections, obtained by and corroborated by multiple sources, confirm key inclusions and exclusions ahead of the official announcement.
Among the notable inclusions are Borussia Mönchengladbach's attacking midfielder Gio Reyna and Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter. Reyna's selection comes despite limited club minutes, while Berhalter, son of the former USMNT coach, earned his spot through strong development and performance, including an MLS Best XI selection last year.
Conversely, Real Salt Lake's attacking midfielder Diego Luna, despite strong recent form with four goals and two assists in seven MLS appearances since April 1, was not selected. Lyon's Tanner Tessmann, who played 29 league matches this season, also missed the cut, though it is unclear if a recent muscle strain influenced his omission. The official roster announcement is scheduled for Tuesday in New York City.
