World Cup 2026: Meet USMNT defender Auston Trusty
Auston Trusty, player of United States, poses with his jersey during the United States World Cup roster reveal on May 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/USSF/Getty Images)
The U.S. Men's National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set with defender Auston Trusty making the team.
Each national team has to have at least 23 players and is allowed a maximum of 26 players and at least three goalkeepers are required to be on the roster.
Meet USMNT defender Auston Trusty
Auston Trusty #2 of the United States moves with the ball during an international friendly game between Mexico and USMNT at Akron Stadium on October 15, 2024 in Zapopan , Mexico. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
Auston Trusty was born August 12, 1998, in Media, Pennsylvania. After playing with Nether United Soccer Club, he moved on in 2011 to be part of the Philadelphia Union youth setup. He currently plays for Celtic FC, in Scotland.
Trusty will wear the number 6, matching the number of appearances he has had so far for the Men’s National Team. He made his debut with the USMNT in March 2023 and was named one of the standout performers in the team’s March 2026 camp.
He is married to Emily Berardino and has one daughter.
When is the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 and ends on July 19.
The group stage
- June 12, 2026: USA vs. Paraguay (Los Angeles Stadium)
- June 19, 2026: USA vs. Australia (Seattle Stadium)
- June 25, 2026: USA vs. Türkiye (Los Angeles Stadium)
These three matches will determine whether the Americans can advance from the group and begin a knockout-stage run in front of a home crowd.
The American team benefits from being seeded as a co-host in the expanded tournament, which could keep them from playing an elite opponent until the round of 16.
The U.S. hopes to advance far in the tournament and show it is making progress in a sport that trails the NFL, MLB and NBA in popularity at home. The Americans are 1-7 in knockout World Cup matches, the only win over regional rival Mexico in 2002.
Since reaching the semifinals of the first World Cup in 1930, the furthest Team USA has advanced was the 2002 quarterfinals. While they have lost eight straight matches to European opponents since 2022, getting outscored 22-6, the Americans have a high level of confidence.
How to watch the World Cup
Outside of watching the championship on live TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches.
One free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams. It will also be available for free on Australia’s SBS On Demand.
Other paid options include:
The Source: Information for this article was provided by FIFA, the U.S. Men's National Team, and previous FOX Local reporting. This story was reported from Orlando.