Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headline the 27-player United States men's national team roster for March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Atlanta matches serve as crucial World Cup preparation, with the squad reflecting the core group expected for the 2026 tournament. Pochettino emphasized treating these games as World Cup fixtures, demanding the right mentality and commitment from players. Pulisic (AC Milan) and McKennie (Juventus) return after injury, bolstering the attack alongside Balogun (Monaco) and Pepi (PSV Eindhoven).

However, injuries to Adams (AFC Bournemouth) and Wright (Coventry City) forced inclusions like Berhalter (Vancouver) and Agyemang (Derby County). The roster features Pepi (PSV Eindhoven) and Robinson (Fulham), both returning from injury, alongside Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), despite limited recent minutes. Turner (New England Revolution) leads the goalkeepers, while defenders include Richards (Crystal Palace) and Trusty (Celtic). Midfielders Cardoso (Atlético Madrid) and Morris (Middlesbrough) add depth.

The friendlies against top-10 ranked Belgium and Portugal offer vital competitive testing ahead of the World Cup. Pochettino stressed the importance of player commitment and mindset over results in these warm-up matches.