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Christian Pulisic discusses mental strain amid scrutiny in HBO documentary

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Christian Pulisic discusses mental strain amid scrutiny in HBO documentary

Summary

Christian Pulisic reflects on the scrutiny he faced while at his Jupiter, Florida home in a new HBO documentary, "U.S. Against The World." The 27-year-old, a key player for the U.S. men's national team, expressed frustration over his decision to skip the 2025 Gold Cup, which sparked debate among fans and former players. Pulisic opened up about handling pressures and injuries as he prepares for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. He revealed that the criticism affected him deeply, describing a moment when he threw his phone in response to the stress of media attention. The documentary features commentary from American soccer legends criticizing his choices.

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•Pulisic shares personal struggles amid national scrutiny in HBO series.
•Documentary explores decisions affecting his career, including skipping the Gold Cup.
•He recalls a moment of anger that resulted in damage to his home.
•Pulisic prepares for the upcoming 2026 World Cup with the U.S. national team.
•The film includes insights from soccer legends like Landon Donovan.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic: 'I lost my mind' at Jupiter home amid U.S. scrutiny

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Christian Pulisic opened up on how U.S. national team scrutiny made him 'lose his mind' at his Jupiter waterfront home in a new HBO documentary.
— Yahoo Sports

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