Gio Reyna makes USMNT 2026 World Cup squad despite limited minutes
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The United States, one of three World Cup host countries, has reportedly finalized its 26-player roster for this summer’s highly anticipated tournament.
While US Soccer is not expected to officially announce the roster until after Memorial Day, reports citing sources say Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, Turner and Sebastian Berhalter are among the expected selections. Sebastian is the son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter. Aaronson played for Team USA in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Sources also said Athletic Gio Reyna is expected to be included in the squad for Mauricio Pochettino’s first World Cup run as USMNT manager.
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Gio Reyna of the United States walks on the field during the second half of an international friendly against Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 2026. (Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images)
Since Reyna was sent home from the 2022 World Cup for what were described as behavioral issues, he remains one of the most polarizing names in the U.S. player pool despite his talent. The 23-year-old player played a total of 509 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach this season.
As questions continue to mount about Reyna’s future with the national team, the son of former U.S. star Claudio Reyna recently emphasized the special chance of playing on the international stage.
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“I’m just hoping and waiting for the call, it would be an honor,” Reyna said. “The national team means a lot to me. … I would love to be there, to influence the team. It would be a dream to represent my country at the World Cup.”
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino watches the international friendly match between the USA and Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Roster cuts inevitably lead to difficult decisions, and reports indicate that Real Salt Lake standout Diego Luna did not make the final squad for the World Cup. Luna has become a key member of the USMNT’s rotation in 2025.
Luna scored four goals in 18 matches with the national team, in addition to the 22 goals he scored in the last three seasons with Real Salt Lake.
The United States men’s national soccer team poses for a group photo before their international friendly against Uruguay on November 18, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/Imagn Images)
Zavier Gozo, who plays for Real Salt Lake in MLS, was also told that he will not play for the national team this summer.
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The USMNT begins its World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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