Noahkai Banks, 19, has emerged as an outside candidate for the U.S. World Cup roster after strong performances for Augsburg in the Bundesliga.
The young defender’s breakout club form attracted attention from U.S. staff evaluating depth options under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Banks would represent a surprise inclusion if selected, given his limited senior international experience relative to established American defenders.
Pochettino has until FIFA’s final squad deadline to decide whether Banks’ recent trajectory merits a place in the 26-man roster.
The tournament features 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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