Christian Pulisic Says He's Ready — But the USMNT Shouldn't Play Him
Summary
The U.S. men's national soccer team won their group at the 2026 World Cup, even while Christian Pulisic was injured and missed some matches. Pulisic says he is ready to play, but the team likely won’t use him in the last group game to keep him healthy for later rounds.Key Facts
- The USMNT won Group D at the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup.
- They beat Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0 in the group stage.
- Christian Pulisic was injured before the first game and did not play the second half against Paraguay.
- Pulisic also missed the game against Australia due to a calf injury.
- Pulisic said he is ready to play against Turkiye in the last group match.
- The team has no need to play Pulisic in the last match since they already won the group.
- Coaches will likely rest Pulisic and other key players to keep them fresh for the knockout stage.
- The USMNT will likely face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1 in California.
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