Zendejas, to the World Cup with the United States
América celebrated this Tuesday the inclusion of Alejandro Zendejas in the final list of 26 footballers who will represent the United States in the 2026 World Cup. The Mexican-American midfielder, who wears number 26, was part of the official event in New York headed by coach Mauricio Pochettino.
“Alejandro Zendejas called up for the 2026 World Cup! Zendejas will represent the United States National Team shirt with pride and passion… Much success in what is to come, Águila! The time is now,” the azulcrema club wrote on its social networks.
The United States will debut on June 12 against Paraguay in Group D, where they will also face Australia and Türkiye. For Pochettino it will be his first experience directing in a World Cup.
Complete United States squad
- Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, Matt Freese, Chris Brady
- Defenders: Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Max Arfsten, Miles Robinson, Mark McKenzie, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson, Sebastian Berhalter, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman
- Forwards: Ricardo Pepi, Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, Alejandro Zendejas (America)
With this call, Zendejas becomes the only representative of Liga MX within the American team. The 28-year-old midfielder thus adds his first participation in a World Cup after establishing himself as a key piece in Pochettino’s scheme during the tie.
