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    USMNT announces 2022 FIFA World Cup 26-man squad for Qatar

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    • BERHALTER NAMES 26 PLAYER USMNT SQUAD FOR 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP.

    USMNT announces 2022 FIFA World Cup 26-man squad for Qatar
    USMNT announces 2022 FIFA World Cup 26-man squad for Qatar

    The United States men’s national soccer team (USMNT) has revealed their squad for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with head coach Gregg Berhalter announcing his 26 selections on Wednesday.

    Gregg Berhalter, head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, has chosen the 26 players who will represent the country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from November 20 to December. in Qatar, 18.

    The majority of the stars who played prominent roles in the team’s epic run in the qualifications have been selected by head coach Greg Berhalter. Many of the players on the roster have also featured for top European sides this season.

    The biggest name in the USA’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is skipper and Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic. Also present are on-loan Barcelona defender Sergino Dest, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Borussia Dortmund forward Gio Reyna.

    Arsenal back-up goalkeeper Matt Turner has also made it into the squad, as have Leeds United duo Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams.

    • Here is USMNT’s full squad for the upcoming World Cup:-

    Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath (Luton Town), Sean Johnson (New York City FC), Matt Turner (Arsenal).

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    Defenders:  Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic), Sergino Dest (AC Milan), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls), Shaq Moore (Nashville SC), Tim Ream (Fulham), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC).

    American coach, Gregg Berhalter

    Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Kellyn Acosta (Los Angeles FC), Tyler Adams (Leeds United), Luca de ka Torre (Celta de Vigo), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Yunus Musah (Valencia), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders).

    Forwards: Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund), Josh Sargent (Norwich City), Tim Weah (Lille), Haji Wright (Antalyaspor).

    However, they have been dealt a difficult draw for their first men’s World Cup appearance since 2014.  The USA have been drawn alongside England, Wales and Iran in Group B.

    The Three Lions will be favourites to top the group, which could leave the Stars and Stripes fighting with the Welsh side for the second spot.

    On November 21, Greg Berlharter’s team will face Wales in their first World Cup match. They will then face England on November 25 before concluding their group-stage campaign against Iran on November 29.