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Pochettino's World Cup Roster Decisions Hang on Final Friendlies

2/6/2026

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Mauricio Pochettino faces challenges finalizing the U.S. roster for the World Cup, with squads due by May 11.
Players must prove their worth in the final friendlies to earn selection.
Folarin Balogun, Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright, and Josh Sargent are contenders, with Agyemang excelling at Derby County and Balogun scoring four league goals for Monaco this season.
Pochettino will hinge decisions on performances before the tournament.

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Story summary

Mauricio Pochettino faces challenges finalizing the U.S. roster for the World Cup, with squads due by May 11.
Players must prove their worth in the final friendlies to earn selection.
Folarin Balogun, Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright, and Josh Sargent are contenders, with Agyemang excelling at Derby County and Balogun scoring four league goals for Monaco this season.
Pochettino will hinge decisions on performances before the tournament.