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Christian Pulisic may not play for USA against Turkiye despite recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Christian Pulisic may not play for USA against Turkiye despite recovery

Summary

Christian Pulisic is reportedly fit to return for the USA's World Cup match against Turkiye. The USA has already secured a spot in the knockout stages after defeating Australia, making the upcoming game a dead rubber. Journalist Ben Jacobs indicated that while Pulisic should be available, the risk of aggravating his injury may lead the coaching staff to rest him. Given the USA's assured top position in their group, prioritizing Pulisic's health for future matches might be prudent.

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•USA guaranteed top position after beating Australia.
•Match against Turkiye is deemed unnecessary for risk of injury.
•Pulisic had an injury from the opener against Paraguay.
•Coaching staff may choose to rest Pulisic for the knockout round.

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The USA have been excellent so far at the World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are guaranteed to go through to the knockout stages after beating Australia on Friday, and that win also guaranteed their place at the top of the group.
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