USA topped their qualification group, just ahead of Mexico, and will feature a host of well-known players with Premiership experience such as skipper Claudio Reyna, striker Brian McBride and goalkeepers Tim Howard and Kasey Keller.

However, 17-year-old starlet Freddy Adu has been left out of the squad.

USA can count themselves unfortunate not to be one of the top seeds for Germany as they are currently ranked number five in the world by FIFA.

Coach: Bruce Arena
One to watch: DaMarcus Beasley
World ranking: 5
Previous tournaments: 7
Best finish: Third place (1930)