FILE-The US Men's National Team's (USMNT) poses during the announcement of the USMNT 2026 World Cup roster in New York, on May 26, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/ AFP via Getty Images)
The biggest names in soccer take center stage to represent their country as they battle in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tournament play begins on June 11, and with the rosters set for the teams and match dates announced, some players debuting in the matches play for professional teams.
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Team USA members play professionally, with most of them competing in high-level leagues in Major League Soccer in the United States and European leagues.
Which soccer clubs do Team USA members play for professionally?
Dig deeper: Team USA will represent the nation in this week’s World Cup, but here’s a list of the soccer clubs these elite athletes play for.
European Leagues
- Christian Pulisic: Forward/Winger for AC Milan (Italy)
- Weston McKennie: Midfielder for Juventus (Italy)
- Chris Richards: Center Back for Crystal Palace (England)
- Brendan Aaronson: Midfielder for Leeds United
- Gio Reyna: Midfielder and Winger for Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany)
- Alex Freeman: Right back for Villarreal CF (Spain's La Liga)
- Antonee Robinson: Defender for Fulham (England)
- Tyler Adams: Midfielder for AFC Bournemouth (England)
- Mark McKenzie: Defender for Toulouse FC (France)
- Austin Trusty: Defender for Celtic FC (Scotland)
- Joe Scally: Defender for Borussia Mönchengladbach
- Sergiño Dest: Right Back for PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Tim Weah: Winger or Right Back for Olympique de Marseille (France)
- Folarin Balogun: Striker for AS Monaco (France)
- Malik Tillman: Attacking Midfielder for PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Alejandro Zendejas: Winger for Club América (Mexico)
- Ricardo Pepi: Striker for PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Haji Wright: Forward for Coventry City (England)
Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Sebastian Berhalter: Midfielder for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Matt Turner: Goalkeeper for Crystal Palace (returning to MLS)
- Tim Ream: Defender for Charlotte FC
- Cristian Roldan: Midfielder for Seattle Sounders
- Chris Brady: Goalkeeper for Chicago Fire
- Matt Freese: Goalkeeper for
- Miles Robinson: Defender for FC Cincinnati
- Max Arfsten: Midfielder for Columbus Crew
World Cup 2026: USMNT roster
U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeepers
U.S. Men's National Team Defenders
- Max Arfsten - Jersey No. 18
- Sergiño Dest - Jersey No. 2
- Alex Freeman - Jersey No. 16
- Mark McKenzie - Jersey No. 22
- Tim Ream - Jersey No. 13
- Chris Richards - Jersey No. 3
- Antonee Robinson - Jersey No. 5
- Miles Robinson - Jersey No. 12
- Joe Scally - Jersey No. 23
- Auston Trusty - Jersey No. 6
U.S. Men's National Team Midfielders
- Tyler Adams - Jersey No. 4
- Sebastian Berhalter - Jersey No. 14
- Weston McKennie - Jersey No. 8
- Cristian Roldan - Jersey No. 15
U.S. Men's National Team Attacking Midfielders/Wingers
- Brenden Aaronson - Jersey No. 11
- Christian Pulisic - Jersey No. 10
- Gio Reyna - Jersey No. 7
- Malik Tillman - Jersey No. 17
- Tim Weah - Jersey No. 21
- Alejandro Zendejas - Jersey No. 26
U.S. Men's National Team Strikers
How to watch the 2026 World Cup
What you can do:
Outside of watching the championship on live TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches.
One free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams. It will also be available for free on Australia’s SBS On Demand.
Other paid options include:
World Cup matches
- June 12, 2026: USA vs Paraguay Live — Los Angeles Stadium (6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET)
- June 19, 2026: USA vs Australia Live — Seattle Stadium (12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET)
- June 25, 2026: USA vs Türkiye Live — Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California (7 p.m. PT/ 10 p.m. ET)
Where are the 2026 World Cup matches being played?
Dig deeper:
The United States will host games in Arlington, Texas; Atlanta; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Houston; Inglewood, California; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami Gardens, Florida; Philadelphia, Seattle; and San Jose, California.
Two Canadian cities will have World Cup games: Toronto and Vancouver, British Columbia.
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In Mexico, games will be played in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City.
FIFA World Cup 2026 format
Why you should care:
The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
To win a World Cup, a nation will have to play eight games, up from the seven in place since 1974.
The top two teams in each group and the top eight third-place teams will advance to a new round of 32 that starts the knockout phase. Advancement for third-place teams was eliminated for 1998, when the tournament expanded from 24 teams to 32.
Additional matches mean more content for television broadcasters and more tickets to sell, increasing revenue for FIFA.
When is the World Cup final?
Timeline:
The World Cup final will take place July 19 at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, the culmination of a month-long tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by U.S. Soccer.com, various MLS team and international soccer club websites, and previous FOX Local reporting. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.