MOSCONI CUP TEAMS ARE CONFIRMED – EUROPE CHASE SEVEN AS USA BID FOR HOME GLORY LIVE ON ESPN, 27–30 NOVEMBER

The battle lines are drawn. Team USA and Team Europe have confirmed their full line-ups for the 33rd edition of the Mosconi Cup, which takes place at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, from 27–30 November 2026.

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Europe arrive in the Sunshine State chasing history. They have won six Mosconi Cups in a row, from 2020 to 2025, and sealed the latest with an 11–3 win at Alexandra Palace last December. Now they want a seventh. Standing in their way is a Team USA side that hasn’t lifted the trophy since 2019 and will have a passionate home crowd behind them as they try to end that run.

TEAM USA
Captain: Johan Ruijsink (non-playing)

Shane Van Boening: The first American to qualify, Van Boening will make a record 20th consecutive Mosconi Cup appearance.
Tyler Styer: A two-time Mosconi Cup winner, he brings experience and composure to the American line-up.
Fedor Gorst: A former World Champion and former World No.1 who arrives fresh from winning the 2026 Reyes Cup.
Justin Bergman: A Mosconi Cup winner with Team USA in 2019, Bergman returns to the team after a seven-year absence, determined to help the Americans lift the trophy again.
Skyler Woodward: A two-time Mosconi Cup MVP (2018, 2019) and former Team USA captain, he returns to the playing ranks.

TEAM EUROPE
Captain: Niels Feijen (non-playing)

Francisco Sánchez Ruiz: The first European to qualify. He is the reigning US Open Champion and was named MVP at the 2026 Reyes Cup.
Joshua Filler: A six-time Mosconi Cup champion who has added the 2026 UK Open and Reyes Cup titles this year.
Aleksa Pecelj: He has had a breakthrough 2026, winning the Phoenix Open and the Reyes Cup.
David Alcaide: A multi-time Mosconi Cup winner whose titles include the World Pool Masters, the European Open and the Philippines Open.
Jayson Shaw: A multi-time Mosconi Cup winner and two-time MVP who captained Europe to victory in 2024 and 2025.

Emily Frazer, CEO, Matchroom Multi Sport, said: “These are two outstanding teams, packed with world champions, Major winners and Mosconi Cup legends, and I can’t wait to see them go head to head in Orlando. Europe are chasing a seventh straight title, Team USA have a home crowd behind them. Everything is in place for the biggest Mosconi Cup yet.

“There is nothing quite like the Mosconi Cup at the Caribe Royale. The crowd, the noise and the passion create an atmosphere that is unrivalled in our sport. Now, with the event live on ESPN, more fans than ever can be part of this prestigious occasion.”

OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE

Both teams will appear at the official pre-event press conference on Thursday 26 November, 3:00–4:00PM ET, in Palms III at the Caribe Royale Resort. Doors open at 2:30PM. The press conference is open to fans, and tickets are available via worldnineballtour.com.

TICKETS & BROADCAST

Mosconi Cup tickets for all four days of the 2026 Mosconi Cup are available now at worldnineballtour.com. The event will be shown live on ESPN+ and WNT TV, with further broadcaster details to be announced soon.

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