The USMNT has struggled again in their World Cup tune-up game against Portugal and other teams, with a 2-0 defeat to Portugal. Despite attempts by Mauricio Pochettino and his players to turn the team around, the team's performance was not well received. The team's lack of clarity over the future direction of play and strategy is also being questioned, with questions about who is the best option for the national team. The World Cup roster will be announced on May 26 in New York and the team will begin their journey to SoFi Stadium for the Group D opener against Paraguay on June 12. Concerns about the team’s ability to play well against teams with more talent than them, particularly in a World Cup where they will need to dig in and defend, particularly against strong teams. There are also questions about the selection of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman, and Johnny Cardoso in the 26-man roster, particularly on the defensive midfield, where their performances have not been well-received.