The U.S. men’s national team starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape after a successful November international window.
Mauricio Pochettino put together his best camp since taking over with victories against Paraguay and Uruguay. While most spots in the XI would be easy to fill on paper, Pochettino’s tactical shift to a 3-4-3 has created competition for places. Multiple players have excelled in the setup creating somewhat of a headache for the Argentine and his staff.
Pochettino even took credit during the window for elevating Major League Soccer talent and putting them on par with their European-based teammates.
With just over 200 days to go until the tournament begins, takes a look at the USMNT’s best XI for the World Cup.
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