Carli Lloyd criticizes Christian Pulisic's comments after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Carli Lloyd publicly criticized Christian Pulisic for his comments following the USA's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pulisic, after leaving the match against Belgium due to an injury, mentioned the need for rest, which sparked criticism from Lloyd and other soccer experts. Lloyd stated, 'You rest when your playing career is over,' reflecting a widespread dissatisfaction with Pulisic's response. The USA lost in the Round of 16, and reactions to Pulisic's performance and comments are significant given the context of their elimination.
- •Lloyd criticized Pulisic's rest comments on Fox Sports.
- •USA lost to Belgium in the Round of 16.
- •Pulisic left the match with an ankle injury.
- •Lloyd's remarks join widespread criticism of Pulisic.
- •The exit raises questions about the team's future performance.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Carli Lloyd rips Christian Pulisic's 'rest' comments with 9 blunt words
"Like other soccer experts and fans, Christian Pulisic's comments about "rest" did not sit well after the USA loss in the World Cup.
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