Christian Pulisic Must Be Great: World Cup Group D Best Player Rankings
Summary
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team will play at home in the 2026 World Cup, starting with a match against Paraguay in Group D. Christian Pulisic is one of the top three players in the group but has faced challenges with form and development compared to other young stars.Key Facts
- The U.S. last hosted the World Cup over two decades ago; 2026 will see the tournament return to the U.S.
- The U.S. team aims to advance to the knockout rounds of Group D.
- Christian Pulisic, a forward playing for AC Milan, is ranked as the third-best player in Group D.
- Pulisic was once expected to become a top-25 global player but is currently considered closer to a top-75 at the World Cup level.
- Kenan Yıldız, a 21-year-old from Turkey who plays for Juventus, is ranked second among Group D’s top players.
- Arda Güler, a 21-year-old Turkish player for Real Madrid, is ranked the best player in Group D and seen as a future key star.
- Weston McKennie, another U.S. player, plays for Juventus but is ranked below Yıldız and Pulisic in this analysis.
- The article notes hopes for the U.S.’s younger prospects, like 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, to develop into strong players.
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