MURCIA, Spain -- When the U.S. men's national team takes the field against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, it will mark 43 days until manager Gregg Berhalter names his 26-player roster for the 2022 World Cup. For the likes of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams -- assuming they're healthy -- their spots are secure. There is no drama as it relates to their World Cup fate.
But for those players on the bubble, those final days -- as well as Tuesday's match -- will see them engage in an awkward dance.