This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mauricio Pochettino Names Four Surprise Contenders for USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster. U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) coach Mauricio Pochettino singled out a glut of fringe players who have staked a strong claim to be included in the roster for the 2026 World Cup.

Wednesday marks a year in charge for a USMNT manager who was supposed to take the team to another level. So far, results are mixed at best

With the team performing badly, and time slipping away to experiment, Pochettino should look for a radical solution

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino was mentioned by Sky Sports as a person of interest for Nottingham Forest, before the club elected to hire another former Spurs man, Ange Postecoglou, instead.

The two Argentine managers were former teammates, and after coaching Mexico and in MLS, Martino gives his observations to The Athletic

The countdown to the World Cup is on, and with just a few months to go, every decision surrounding the U.S. Men’s National Team is under the microscope. Fans are dissecting player performances, debating who deserves a spot on the final roster, and dreaming of the deepest possible run on the world’s biggest stage.

Pochettino has used 14 different starting lineups in 17 matches, raising questions about team chemistry with just nine months to go until the World Cup