Chapter 1
The mastermind and his mission
Chapter 2
The stars of the squad
Chapter 3
Playing on home turf
Chapter 4
The tactical shift
YOUR GOAL
Master of The 2026 US men's soccer team
Ch 2 · The stars of the squad
renato 2026 USMNT World Cup Journey
Under the home lights, World Cup fever took hold, / Our young USMNT, brave stories to be told.
renato Discover how AC Milan unlocked Christian Pulisic's peak form. Explore the stats and tactics behind his Serie A revival in our exclusive infographic.
renato Veteran defender Tim Ream brings crucial leadership and experience as the USMNT captain.
BETA
renato Drag each star player onto the field to discover their best role for the 2026 squad.
Fun Fact
Robinson's nickname: Antonee Robinson was nicknamed 'Jedi' at age five due to his childhood love for Star Wars.
Glossary
talisman (noun)
A person or thing believed to bring good luck or inspiration to a group. Christian Pulisic serves as this key inspiring figure for the American roster at the 2026 World Cup.
A person or thing believed to bring good luck or inspiration to a group. Christian Pulisic serves as this key inspiring figure for the American roster at the 2026 World Cup.
renato Explore the rise of North American soccer. See how the game evolved into a world-class spectacle in this visual infographic guide.
Quiz
At which Italian club does USMNT star Christian Pulisic play his club soccer in 2026?
renato See how the USMNT is rising with elite European talent and a top manager. View our detailed infographic tracking the future of US soccer.
Quiz
Which two USMNT midfielders are famous for their long-standing partnership since youth soccer?
renato Learn how the new VAR rule on mistaken identity saved a legendary World Cup captain. See how soccer rules work in this detailed infographic!
renato Left-back Antonee Robinson, nicknamed 'Jedi', is a vital engine for both defense and attack.