Antonee Robinson

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.