Christian Pulisic discusses pressure ahead of 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Christian Pulisic, captain of the United States Men's National Team, reflects on the pressures of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking with PEOPLE, Pulisic acknowledges the expectations as a host nation but emphasizes that he thrives under pressure. As he prepares for his second World Cup, following his key role in Qatar 2022, Pulisic highlights the importance of family and teammates in helping him stay grounded. The World Cup will be held in the U.S., which he describes as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, adding to the stakes around the tournament.
- •Pulisic leads the U.S. Men's National Team into the World Cup this summer.
- •He embraces the pressure associated with being a host nation.
- •Pulisic contributed to every U.S. goal during the 2022 World Cup.
- •Family support plays a key role in his performance mindset.
- •The World Cup returns to North America for the first time since 1994.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Soccer Star Christian Pulisic's Mindset as 2026 World Cup Nears: ‘Everyone Has Pressure’ (Exclusive)
"The star forward opens up to PEOPLE exclusively ahead of this year’s international soccer tournament on American soil
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