Christian Pulisic to Miss US World Cup Match Against Australia because of Calf Injury
The winner secures a knockout-round berth as Christian Pulisic remains questionable with a calf injury, officials said.
- On Friday, the U.S. Men's National Team faces Australia in Seattle for a Group D showdown, with the winner securing an immediate spot in the World Cup knockout round.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino seeks consistency following last week's 4-1 victory over Paraguay, while Australia enters after defeating Turkiye 2-0 on Saturday with a strong defensive approach.
- Forward Christian Pulisic remains doubtful due to a calf injury sustained in the opener; Brenden Aaronson, who played in the 2-1 friendly win against Australia last October, could replace him.
- Seattle hosts its first World Cup game before a capacity crowd of nearly 67,000, with midfielder Cristian Roldan saying, "I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it."
- With the U.S. ranked 15th globally and Australia 23rd, the match carries significant weight for the knockout bracket as the USMNT concludes group play against Turkiye on June 25 in Los Angeles.
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No Pulisic, no problem for United States
SEATTLE — Mauricio Pochettino's plan to take the long view to the United States men's national team's run at the 2026 World Cup proved wise on Friday. The U.S. coach kept star Christian Pulisic on the bench against Australia, and his side responded with a 2-0 win against the Socceroos at Seattle Stadium to secure the Americans a spot in the knockout round. With Pulisic recovering from a calf injury suffered in the opening win over Paraguay, Poch…
Next Man Up: Who Steps Up If Christian Pulisic Is Not Fit vs. Australia?
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