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Christian Pulisic out for USA's match against Australia due to calf injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:29 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Christian Pulisic out for USA's match against Australia due to calf injury
Summary

Christian Pulisic will miss the United States' group stage match against Australia on June 19 due to a calf injury sustained during their opening victory over Paraguay. Pulisic was subbed out of that match after feeling tightness in his calf, which was described as a precaution. U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed hope that Pulisic could return for the next game against Turkey on June 25. The United States can secure advancement in Group D with a win against Australia, potentially allowing Pochettino to rest Pulisic for later rounds.

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  • •Pulisic ruled out against Australia on June 19.
  • •Injury occurred after he was kicked in the calf.
  • •USA can win Group D with a win over Australia.
  • •Pochettino expects Pulisic to return by June 25.
  • •Ricardo Pepi starts in place of Pulisic.
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  • 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — How long is Christian Pulisic out? What we know about USMNT star's injury and World Cup return timeline
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An injury to Christian Pulisic is the first major hurdle the United States has to overcome at the World Cup.

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