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Christian Pulisic declares he is ready to play against Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Christian Pulisic declares he is ready to play against Turkey

Summary

Christian Pulisic reported good health ahead of the U.S. men's national soccer team's group stage match against Turkey on June 25. He has recovered from a calf injury that kept him from participating in the previous match against Australia. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has not disclosed his plans for the lineup, though the match has no bearing on the standings. Pulisic is eager to contribute as the team prepares for a Round-of-32 game on July 1.

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By the Numbers

•Pulisic expressed readiness to play against Turkey on June 25.
•He missed the match against Australia due to a calf injury.
•The U.S. has secured first place in their group.
•Turkey has been eliminated from knockout-round contention.
•Pochettino may rotate key players in the final group game.

Latest Updates

8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey
9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic shares health update ahead of USA game against Turkey

What they're saying

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Pulisic expressed his strong desire to feature for the US in their crucial final group stage encounter against Turkey on Thursday night
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