2030 World Cup qualifying cycle begins

Both the United States and Canada have named squads for their opening matches of the 2030 World Cup qualifying cycle, with MLS players featuring prominently on each roster. The USMNT list includes 13 MLS call-ups, headlined by young Philadelphia Union winger Cavan Sullivan, while Canada's roster features 10 players drawn from MLS clubs. The rosters mark the formal start of North American national team competition for the new World Cup cycle.