Miles Robinson

Analysis: Robinson made a solid but not flawless World Cup debut in the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkiye. Thrust into a heavily rotated back line that had little experience playing together, Robinson was arguably the steadiest of the American center backs, though he could not prevent the defensive breakdowns that ultimately cost the U.S. the match. He will likely return to a backup role for Wednesday's Round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Jun 1, 2026

Plays 45 minutes in victory

Robinson (undisclosed) played 45 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Senegal, confirming his recovery from the knock that forced him off at halftime of FC Cincinnati's draw against San Diego, the USMNT posted.

Analysis: Robinson had been withdrawn as a precaution in that MLS fixture, but his extended run-out against Senegal is a clean bill of health heading into the World Cup. The center-back is expected to be an important defensive figure for the USMNT on home soil, and coach Mauricio Pochettino will be relieved to have him fit and building match sharpness ahead of what promises to be a highly competitive tournament for the hosts.