Carli Lloyd Calls out Christian Pulisic Comments After USMNT World Cup Loss
Summary
The United States Men's National Team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Christian Pulisic was injured during the game and later criticized by former USWNT player Carli Lloyd for his comments about resting after the loss.Key Facts
- The USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium, who are ranked No. 8 in the world.
- Christian Pulisic twisted and sprained his ankle during the match and had to be substituted.
- Pulisic said he now has "plenty of time to rest" after his World Cup injuries.
- Carli Lloyd responded by saying, “You rest when your playing career is over.”
- Pulisic did not score any goals during the 2026 World Cup but had one assist in 224 minutes of play.
- He missed a game against Australia due to a calf injury suffered earlier in the tournament.
- Pulisic debuted in the 2022 World Cup, scoring one goal and two assists.
- The USMNT will look to improve and prepare for the 2030 World Cup hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
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