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US Picks Gio Reyna, Cuts Diego Luna Ahead of 2026

5/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Leaked report on May 23 shows the U.S. will field Gio Reyna at the 2026 World Cup despite limited club minutes.
Diego Luna was omitted from the 26-player roster, even though he has been featured in U.S. World Cup marketing campaigns.
The leak, first reported by The Guardian and verified by The Athletic three days before the televised announcement, may force Nike and Fox to revise advertisements.

History

Historical Context

After FIFA awarded the 1994 World Cup to the United States on July 4 1988, U.S. Soccer spent $500 million on existing venues and helped launch MLS in 1993, producing a record 3,587,538 spectators. That commercial success anchored long-term sponsor ties, so the 2026 roster leak reported by The Guardian forces Nike and Fox Sports to rethink advertising around Gio Reyna.

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Story summary

Leaked report on May 23 shows the U.S. will field Gio Reyna at the 2026 World Cup despite limited club minutes.
Diego Luna was omitted from the 26-player roster, even though he has been featured in U.S. World Cup marketing campaigns.
The leak, first reported by The Guardian and verified by The Athletic three days before the televised announcement, may force Nike and Fox to revise advertisements.

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