Group D
United States
- Manager
- Mauricio Pochettino
- Squad
- 26 players
- Announced
- May 26
Tournament projection
- Advance
- 52.9%
- Round of 16
- 18.8%
- Quarter-final
- 4.3%
- Semi-final
- 1.2%
- Final
- 0.3%
- Champion
- 0.0%
Market champion price 1.1% · model edge -1.1%.
Scouting report
updated 2026-06-04Co-hosts under Mauricio Pochettino, leaning on 1v1 wing play and pace in behind, with physical set-piece threat. A tough, even Group D.
Style · 4-2-3-1 / 3-4-3 (principles consistent under Pochettino) — lots of winger/1v1 play (Pulisic, Luna, Tillman), pace behind (Balogun, Agyemang, Weah), talented technical midfielders.
Counter-reliance ·mediumPace in behind from a transition-friendly front line
Strengths
- +1v1 wide threat across the front line
- +Pace to run in behind
- +Physical threat from set-plays and talented technical midfielders
Key players
- Christian Pulisic · AttackerPacey, direct & skilful with end product — 14 goal involvements for AC Milan, 38 chances created. Tournament poster boy under pressure to deliver
- Tactics
- Get the wide players isolated in 1v1s, run the forwards in behind, and threaten physically from set-plays. The question is whether Pulisic delivers in the biggest moments.
Sources: John Walker (@johnwalker_1986) — pre-tournament tactical scouting, May–Jun 2026
Group fixtures
Squad
Goalkeepers
- Chris BradyChicago Fire
- Matt FreeseNew York City FC
- Matt TurnerNew England Revolution
Defenders
- Max ArfstenColumbus Crew
- Sergiño DestPSV Eindhoven
- Alex FreemanVillarreal
- Mark McKenzieToulouse
- Tim ReamCharlotte FC
- Chris RichardsCrystal Palace
- Antonee RobinsonFulham
- Miles RobinsonFC Cincinnati
- Joe ScallyBorussia Mönchengladbach
- Auston TrustyCeltic
Midfielders
- Tyler AdamsAFC Bournemouth
- Sebastian BerhalterVancouver Whitecaps
- Weston McKennieJuventus
- Cristian RoldanSeattle Sounders
- Brenden AaronsonLeeds United
- Malik TillmanBayer Leverkusen
- Tim WeahMarseille
- Alejandro ZendejasClub América
Forwards
- Christian PulisicAC Milan
- Gio ReynaBorussia Mönchengladbach
- Folarin BalogunAS Monaco
- Ricardo PepiPSV Eindhoven
- Haji WrightCoventry City