Antonee Robinson
USMNT first-choice left-back; ankle and knee injuries threaten his place at the home World Cup.
Last refreshed: 2 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Can Robinson recover from a double injury in time for the home World Cup squad cut?
Timeline for Antonee Robinson
Sustained new ankle injury adding to earlier knee problems
2026 FIFA World Cup: Adams returns; Robinson hurt; Pepi scores- Is Antonee Robinson fit for the 2026 World Cup?
- Robinson picked up a new ankle injury in April 2026 on top of existing knee problems. His status for Pochettino's 26 May squad announcement is uncertain.Source: ESPN
- What club does Antonee Robinson play for?
- Robinson plays for Fulham in the English Premier League, having joined from Wigan Athletic in 2021.
- Why is Antonee Robinson's fitness important for the USMNT?
- Robinson is the United States' first-choice left-back. With a home World Cup starting 11 June 2026 and few alternatives of his quality, his ankle and knee problems are one of the most significant pre-tournament injury concerns.Source: ESPN
- Is Antonee Robinson injured for the 2026 World Cup?
- Robinson picked up a new ankle injury in April 2026 on top of earlier knee problems. His status for Pochettino's 26 May squad announcement was uncertain.Source: Lowdown
- Why does Antonee Robinson play for the USA and not England?
- Robinson was born in London but qualified for the United States through his Jamaican father's eligibility route; he chose to represent the USMNT.
Background
Antonee Robinson is the United States men's national team's first-choice left-back and one of Mauricio Pochettino's most trusted defensive starters. As of April 2026, Robinson faces a compound injury concern: a new ankle setback on top of existing knee problems has placed his status for Pochettino's 26 May squad announcement in genuine doubt .
Robinson plays his club football at Fulham in the English Premier League, where he has been one of the team's standout performers since joining from Wigan Athletic in 2021. Born in London to a Jamaican father and British mother, he chose to represent the United States through his father's eligibility. His attacking energy, delivery from the left, and positional discipline at international level elevated him to the starting XI under both Gregg Berhalter and Pochettino.
With the home World Cup less than seven weeks from the squad announcement date, Robinson is one of five unresolved selection problems Pochettino faces. The US have limited depth at left-back of comparable quality, making his fitness a material concern for a co-host nation expected to reach the knockout rounds in front of a home crowd.