The United States men's national team's 26-man World Cup roster has been leaked, with Club América winger Alejandro Zendejas included and Lyon defensive midfielder Tanner Tessmann omitted. The roster, obtained by the Guardian and confirmed by multiple sources, also features Borussia Mönchengladbach's Gio Reyna and omits Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna, as previously reported by the Athletic.
Reyna's inclusion comes despite limited playing time for his club, having featured in only 520 minutes this season. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has repeatedly praised the 23-year-old, indicating he is willing to select him regardless of club form. Reyna was at the centre of controversy during the 2022 World Cup, nearly being sent home for behavioural issues, and his parents later had a public falling out with former coach Gregg Berhalter.
Sebastian Berhalter, son of the former USMNT coach, also makes the squad. The 25-year-old, who never represented the US at youth level, earned his place through strong performances for the Vancouver Whitecaps, making the MLS Best XI last year and helping the club reach its first MLS Cup and Concacaf Champions Cup final. He also provides a dead-ball specialist for the team.
Luna, despite being a key contributor in the buildup and receiving frequent praise from Pochettino, misses out. He scored four goals in 17 appearances in 2025 and has returned from injury in good form, with four goals and two assists in seven MLS starts since April. Luna was also featured in promotional materials for the tournament, though a federation spokesperson said Pochettino had no involvement in those selections.
Zendejas, 28, has been one of Liga MX's most dangerous forwards, with 12 goals and seven assists for Club América this season, despite limited minutes under Pochettino. Tessmann, 24, suffered a muscle strain two weeks ago but was expected to be included; it is unclear if his omission is injury-related. Middlesbrough's Aidan Morris was also left out, leaving only four central or defensive midfielders on the squad.
