Meet the soccer stars who will represent Team USA at the 2022 World Cup

Starting the day with football is always a win.

With the 2022 World Cup officially underway, the US Men’s National Team players arrived in Qatar for their first match against Wales on November 21.

This year’s roster includes many of Major League Soccer’s biggest names, including midfielders from the Los Angeles Football Club. Kellyn Acosta and a Nashville football club defender walker zimmerman.

At the same time, men from teams around the world, including forwards from Chelsea Football Club Christian Pulisic and Arsenal Football Club goalkeeper Matt Turner— returns home to represent the United States.

Before the athletes take to the field and compete on football’s biggest stage, E! News celebrates some of the many talented team members.

From a player affectionately known as Captain America to a forward dedicated to battling type 1 diabetes off the field, there are many reasons to admire this year’s team.