Christian Pulisic exits USMNT World Cup match against Belgium after injury
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Christian Pulisic exited the US Men's National Team's World Cup match against Belgium in the 59th minute due to a potential leg injury. Pulisic went down near the Belgium box and initially appeared to sustain the injury after contact with Belgium's Youri Tielemans. Despite returning to the game briefly, he was visibly limping before being substituted. On the bench, Pulisic was seen receiving treatment on his right lower leg, appearing emotional after leaving the pitch. The USMNT is attempting to advance in the tournament after recovering from an earlier deficit.
- •Pulisic left the match in the 59th minute after an injury.
- •He was replaced by Sebastian Berhalter after showing signs of pain.
- •The injury occurred following a collision with Youri Tielemans.
- •Pulisic was seen receiving treatment on the bench after his substitution.
- •USMNT is in the Round of 16, facing Belgium.
- 3:46 AMESPN Soccer — Pulisic forced off injured for USMNT vs. Belgium
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic exits USMNT's World Cup match against Belgium with potential leg injury
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic injury update: What happened to the USMNT star vs. Belgium?
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Pulisic injury update: USA star forced off in World Cup battle
"USMNT standout Christian Pulisic was taken off in the second half vs. Belgium after an injury, here's the latest updates on his status.
"Christian Pulisic was forced off with an injury in the second half of the United States' World Cup round of 16 loss against Belgium.
"Pulisic was subbed out in the 59th minute, and appeared to be undergoing treatment on his right lower leg on the bench.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 7, 2026, 3:46 AMPulisic forced off injured for USMNT vs. Belgium
Christian Pulisic was forced off with an injury in the second half of the United States' World Cup round of 16 loss against Belgium.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:41 AMChristian Pulisic exits USMNT's World Cup match against Belgium with potential leg injury
Pulisic was subbed out in the 59th minute, and appeared to be undergoing treatment on his right lower leg on the bench.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:30 AMChristian Pulisic injury update: What happened to the USMNT star vs. Belgium?
USMNT standout Christian Pulisic was taken off in the second half vs. Belgium after an injury, here's the latest updates on his status.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:28 AMChristian Pulisic injury update: USA star forced off in World Cup battle
Christian Pulisic came off injured in the second half for USMNT vs Belgium in World Cup round of 16.
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