Miles Robinson has been named to the United States men’s national team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup [1, 2].
The selection marks a significant milestone for both the player and his club. Robinson is the first active FC Cincinnati player to be named to a U.S. World Cup roster [3, 4].
Robinson, a center-back, was officially added to the squad on May 26 [3, 4]. The 2026 tournament is being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico [1, 5].
While Robinson is the first current member of the club to earn this honor, he is not the first associated with the organization to reach the tournament. He is the second player in the history of FC Cincinnati to play in a FIFA World Cup [6].
Robinson brings a history of high-stakes performance to the national team. He previously scored the game-winning goal in the 117th minute of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final [1].
His inclusion in the roster follows a period of consistent performance at the club level. The defender's ability to anchor the back line has been a primary factor in his selection for the tournament [4, 6].
“Robinson is the first active FC Cincinnati player to be named to a U.S. World Cup roster”
Robinson's selection underscores the growing influence of Major League Soccer (MLS) players within the U.S. men's national team setup. By becoming the first active FC Cincinnati player to make a World Cup roster, he validates the club's ability to develop and maintain world-class talent capable of competing on the global stage during a home tournament.
