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Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man USMNT roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, retaining 13 veterans from the 2022 Qatar squad while introducing 13 first-time World Cup players. The selection features 17 Europe-based players, a record 13 dual nationals, and a notable tactical tilt toward defenders — but the omission of three central midfielders has drawn sharp criticism from analysts who see a squad gambling on fitness at its thinnest position group.