When Mauricio Pochettino officially unveiled his 26-man United States men's national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one name rang a bell for fans on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border: Alejandro Zendejas. The Club América winger hadn't been involved in recent camps, yet, when the dust settled on Tuesday's announcement, the 28-year-old dual-national had secured his ticket to the big dance. But how did a player born in Mexico find his way on the USA roster? You have to look at the cross-border journey of a player built for big stages. Bordertown Roots And Liga MX Rise Zendejas’ story...
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