# LIVE REACTION SHOW: Mauricio Pochettino names roster ahead of Portugal & Belgium matches

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Podcast: [Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alexi-lalas-state-of-the-union-podcast-171347)
Published: 2026-03-17T23:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, Stu Holden & John Strong as they guys react to the penultimate roster release ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. will face Portugal and Belgium in Atlanta next weekend. What are your burning questions ahead of this crucial window? We dive into potential position changes for players, who to start up top for both matches, and who is missing on this roster. Reyna vs Luna, Noahkai Banks drama, Pepi to Fulham, Freese & Balgun to start both games and so much more. Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Intro (0:00)Goalkeepers: Freese to start both matches? (5:02)Defenders: Noahkai Banks Duel-National Drama (10:40)Midfielders: Luna still a lock to make final roster? (25:20)Forwards: What to do up top at striker? (36:58)What does a successful window look like? (41:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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