Christian Pulisic criticized for post-loss comments after USA's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Christian Pulisic faced backlash for his comments following the USA's Round of 16 loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup on July 6. Pulisic, who left the match early due to a sprained ankle, told reporters, "Now I get time to rest," which upset USMNT supporters after the team's elimination. He had shown promise earlier in the tournament but struggled with injuries throughout. The defeat means the United States will not compete again in this World Cup until 2030.
- •Christian Pulisic sprained his ankle during the Round of 16 match against Belgium.
- •The USA lost the match, ending their World Cup campaign.
- •Pulisic's remarks about resting angered some fans after the loss.
- •He previously had strong performances but faced injury challenges.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — USA's Christian Pulisic under fire for awful post-loss answer: 'Now I'll get time to rest'
"Pulisic left the United States' Round of 16 clash with Belgium early due to injury.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 6:33 PMAC Milan maintain unbeaten record with draw at Sassuolo
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 AMRonaldo’s Portugal Walkout Threatens To Tarnish His Legacy
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 5:04 AMVancouver Whitecaps FC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 4:00 AMCavan Sullivan hits historic new heights with Philadelphia Union
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 3:32 AMGolden Griezmann! Orlando City's star man delivers again
FIFA World Cup•Oct 10, 2026, 11:35 AMSpence: ‘I don’t get nervous anymore’ as Inter debut nears