National team World Cup 2026
USA
3-5-2USA's latest recorded XI lines up in a 3-5-2 under Mauricio Pochettino. The starting XI averages 27 years and is worth roughly 207.6 million combined.
Below is that XI plotted in its 3-5-2, the full 26-player squad with shirt numbers, and a one-tap route into the free builder to swap players, change the shape and export your own version. These players come from 24 clubs across world football.
Latest XI
3-5-2
Open USA in the builder to edit this XI.
Squad
26 players
- GK Freese
- DEF Dest
- DEF Freeman
- DEF Ream
C
- DEF Richards
- DEF Robinson
- MID Adams
- MID McKennie
- MID Tillman
- ATT Balogun
- ATT Pepi
- GK Brady
- GK Turner
- DEF McKenzie
- DEF Robinson
- DEF Scally
- DEF Trusty
- MID Aaronson
- MID Arfsten
- MID Berhalter
- MID Reyna
- MID Roldan
- MID Weah
- ATT Pulisic
- ATT Wright
- ATT Zendejas
Team info
USA
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The free mobile app adds saved lineups, custom players and match-event overlays.
Common questions
Common questions
Who starts for USA in the latest lineup?
The most recent recorded XI lines up with Freese in goal; a back 5 of Freeman, Richards, Ream, Dest, and Robinson; McKennie, Adams, and Tillman in midfield; and Pepi and Balogun in attack. You can change any of them in the free builder.
What formation does USA play?
USA are shown in a 3-5-2 here. Open the lineup in the builder to switch to any other shape — 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 and more — and the XI re-plots instantly.
How old is the USA starting XI?
The starters in the lineup shown here average 27 years old.
How much is the USA starting XI worth?
The combined market value of the USA starters shown here is roughly 207.6 million.
Who captains USA?
Ream is marked as captain in this lineup, wearing shirt number 13. You can hand the armband to any player in the builder.
Can I build my own USA lineup?
Yes. Open USA in the free MyLineups builder to swap any player, change the 3-5-2, pick a captain and export a square image or a share link. The web builder is free with no account; the iOS and Android app adds saved lineups, custom players and extra kits.
Can I save more than one USA lineup?
The web builder keeps your most recent USA lineup on the same device. For multiple saved versions, custom players and extra kits, the free MyLineups mobile app picks up where the web builder leaves off.
Are the USA lineups up to date?
We refresh the MyLineups dataset whenever a newer recorded XI is available for USA, so this page reflects the most recent setup we have on record. You can always override any player or position in the builder.
Is USA in the 2026 World Cup?
USA has a dedicated 2026 World Cup page on MyLineups with the tournament XI and a link back to the World Cup hub.
About
About USA
USA are the national team representing United States for the 2026 season.
In the most recent lineup on record, USA line up in a 3-5-2, with a back 3, Freese in goal, and Ream wearing the armband.
The 26-man squad draws on players from 24 clubs across world football. The starting XI averages 27 years and carries a combined value of roughly 207.6 million.
In goal: Freese, Brady, and Turner.
In defence: Dest, Freeman, Ream, Richards, Robinson, McKenzie, Robinson, Scally, and Trusty.
In midfield: Adams, McKennie, Tillman, Aaronson, Arfsten, Berhalter, Reyna, Roldan, and Weah.
In attack: Balogun, Pepi, Pulisic, Wright, and Zendejas.
Mauricio Pochettino (ARG) is the head coach behind this setup.
USA also features in the 2026 World Cup section, with a route back to the tournament hub.
Open USA in the free MyLineups builder to reshape the 3-5-2, swap players, pick a captain and export a clean square image — free on the web, with saved lineups and custom players in the mobile app.
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