[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-reyna-in-usmnt-world-cup-squad-pochettino-s-26-man-roster":43,"news-related-reyna-in-usmnt-world-cup-squad-pochettino-s-26-man-roster-en":90,"news-related-match-reyna-in-usmnt-world-cup-squad-pochettino-s-26-man-roster-en":213},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",7,24,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":53,"matchName":54,"publishedAt":55,"slug":56,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":58,"teamId":59,"teamName":60,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":75,"title":89},"326257546094448640","Tottenham","The U.S. Men’s National Team has officially set its sights on World Cup glory, as head coach Mauricio Pochettino finalized his 26-man roster for the 2026 tournament, sources with direct knowledge of the selections told ESPN on Tuesday. Among the most significant names on the list is Gio Reyna, the Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder whose national team career has been as much about resilience as it has been about raw talent. The decision ends months of speculation over the final squad makeup and places Reyna squarely at the center of the USMNT’s plans for the first-ever World Cup on home soil since 1994.\n\nPochettino, who took the reins in September 2024 after a decorated club career leading the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, was brought in expressly to maximize the potential of a generation of American players that has been knocking on the door of global relevance. His appointment signaled a departure from the pragmatic approach of previous regimes, instead embracing a high-pressing, possession-based style that demands technical proficiency and bravery on the ball. For a player with Reyna’s comfort in tight spaces and eye for a killer pass, the system is a natural fit, and his inclusion in the 26-man group was never truly in doubt once he proved his fitness.\n\nReyna’s path to this moment has been anything but smooth. The son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna and women’s international Danielle Egan, he was long seen as the heir apparent to the American creative mantle. His early years at Dortmund saw him break through as a teenager, displaying a rare combination of close control and attacking incision. Yet a series of untimely injuries, coupled with the public fallout between his family and former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, threatened to cast a permanent shadow over his international career. That episode, which saw Reyna nearly sent home from Qatar and a subsequent investigation into past conduct, seemed to fracture the player’s relationship with the program for a time.\n\nUnder Pochettino, however, the slate appears to be clean. The Argentine coach has stressed the importance of unity and collective purpose since his arrival, and those familiar with the squad say Reyna has responded with renewed focus. His performances in the lead-up to the roster announcement, including crucial goals and assists in CONCACAF Nations League and friendly matches, showcased the dynamic quality that makes him a potential game-changer. “Gio brings something different,” a source close to the team told ESPN. “He can unlock defenses that sit deep, and in a World Cup, those moments of magic are what decide tight games.”\n\nThe 26-man roster limit, expanded for the 2026 edition from the previous 23, still forces difficult choices, and Pochettino’s selections reflect a calculated bet on a mix of proven veterans and emerging stars. While the full list of names has not been publicly released at the time of this report, Reyna’s inclusion alone speaks volumes about the tactical blueprint for the tournament. He is expected to operate either as a central attacking midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 or as a wide playmaker cutting inside, roles that place a premium on his ability to receive between the lines and drive at backpedaling defenders.\n\nThe broader context of a home World Cup adds layers of pressure and opportunity. The United States is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico, but the bulk of the high-profile matches—including the USMNT’s group stage contests—will take place in American stadiums. The team will enjoy fervent support but also shoulder immense expectations, with Pochettino himself acknowledging that the goal is to advance deep into the knockout rounds. For a nation still trying to establish itself as a soccer power, anything less than a quarterfinal berth would likely be viewed as a disappointment.\n\nReyna’s club situation adds another fascinating dimension. At Borussia Dortmund, he has battled for consistent playing time amid a crowded attacking corps, leading to loan stints that have yielded mixed results. His talent has never been in question, but maintaining match sharpness has been a persistent challenge. Pochettino’s faith, however, suggests he values Reyna’s international production independently of his club form, a philosophy the coach has applied to other key figures in the squad. The manager has publicly emphasized that the national team context can bring out the best in certain players, a sentiment that likely factored into his final roster decisions.\n\nThe announcement was met with widespread approval from the American soccer community, though it did not come without some online debate. Critics have long argued that Reyna’s injury history makes him a risky selection for a tournament that demands relentless physicality, while supporters contend that his ceiling is higher than almost any other player in the pool. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle, but in a high-stakes tournament, managers often lean toward the players who can produce moments of individual brilliance, and Reyna fits that profile perfectly.\n\nLooking ahead, the USMNT still has a handful of preparatory friendlies scheduled against quality opponents, giving Pochettino time to fine-tune his tactics and build chemistry. Those matches will be critical for Reyna, not just to cement his spot in the starting XI but to develop on-field relationships with the team’s other attacking threats. The squad is expected to convene in late May for a pre-tournament camp, after which the final 26 will be submitted officially to FIFA. The countdown to the World Cup is now measured in weeks, not months, and the buzz surrounding the team is building by the day.\n\nUltimately, the inclusion of Gio Reyna is a statement of intent. It tells us that Pochettino is not afraid to lean on the technically gifted, that he values creativity over safety, and that the USMNT will not approach this World Cup as mere participants. They are here to compete, and with players like Reyna at the heart of the project, the potential exists for the kind of deep run that could transform soccer in the United States forever. As the nation gears up for the beautiful game’s biggest party, the roster reveal is the first concrete sign that the dream is now within reach. Based on reporting from ESPN.","news","Gio Reyna included in USMNT's 26-man roster for the 2026 World Cup, sources tell ESPN. 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