Soccer Quiz: How Fast Can You Name the 2022 USMNT World Cup Roster?

Gregg Berhalter was in charge as the U.S. looked to assert its authority on the world stage.

The USMNT played England in the group stages. | Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images

There were high hopes for the U.S men’s national team heading into the 2022 World Cup. Gregg Berhalter’s 26-player roster boasted plenty of talent—on paper at least—and having been drawn in the same group as England, Wales and Iran, the expectation was the Stars and Stripes would get through to at least the round of 16.

That’s exactly how things would play out in the end, with an airtight defense conceding just one goal in the USMNT’s three group games—and that was against Wales, not the heavily favored England. Progression to the knockout stages earned a clash with beaten 2010 finalists Netherlands, a game that supporters felt Berhalter’s side could get a positive result in. Ultimately, a crushing 3–1 defeat in Al Rayyan sent the USMNT home—but can you remember who was part of the squad?

Take on our quiz and name all 26 players who headed out to Qatar—we’ve given you 10 minutes to get the job done. Good luck!

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The USMNT’s Record at World Cups

The inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay was contested by just 13 countries from three different federations—all matches were played in Montevideo and spread out over a 17-day period. The USMNT beat out Belgium and Paraguay convincingly in a three-team Group 4, sealing passage straight through to the semifinals, but Argentina then cruised to a 6–1 win to book a place in the final.

That’s the furthest the USMNT have ever got in the competition. A quarterfinal appearance in 2002 is the only other time the Stars and Stripes have been in the last eight, with a number of other round of 16 clashes ending in defeat.

The last time the USMNT hosted the World Cup—in 1994—they were knocked out by eventual winners Brazil after losing 1–0 to a goal from legendary forward Bebeto.

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