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Sporting KC’s Matt Besler and Graham Zusi named to U.S. Men’s National Team for World Cup qualifiers

Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler and midfielder Graham Zusi have joined the 26-player United States Men’s National Team roster ahead of two pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Costa Rica, U.S. Soccer announced Sunday.

The United States kicks off the Hexagonal on Friday, hosting arch rivals Mexico at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. CT on FS1 and Univision as head coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s side begins the final round of FIFA World Cup qualifying in the CONCACAF region.

Following Friday’s highly anticipated showdown with Mexico, the U.