It’s down to the wire for any players hoping to crack into the U.S. men’s national team for the 2026 World Cup, as manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to unveil his 26-man squad for the tournament at a New York City event on May 26.  While European seasons began to wind down this weekend, with Haji Wright and Coventry City celebrating the EFL Championship title and Premier League promotion, campaigns continued across the rest of Europe and MLS . Among the players that are near locks to make the roster, Folarin Balgoun scored for Monaco, his ninth game with at least a goal in his last 10 Ligue 1 appearances, while Christian Pulisic’s goalless streak reached a dismal 17 games with AC Milan. Sergiño Dest also returned from injury with PSV Eindhoven , while potential call-up Sebastian Berhalter picked up another set-piece assist for Vancouver Whitecaps .  With another week of play in the rearview, Sports Illustrated picks out the top three U.S.…