Perhaps you've heard: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than a year away, and as such, the roster for the United States men's national team is taking shape. Mind you, there have been times when the outline of said roster has looked more like a funhouse mirror than a perfectly rendered image.
The recently concluded Gold Cup featured absences that reached into the double figures, which enabled several players to get on the field who otherwise wouldn't have. Some seized their opportunity and will get further looks, while others will have little to no shot at making the 26-player roster next summer.