Christian Pulisic starts on bench for USA vs. Türkiye in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Christian Pulisic is on the bench for the U.S. Men's National Team as they face Türkiye on June 26 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pulisic is recovering from a calf injury sustained during the opening match against Paraguay. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has indicated that while Pulisic is fit to train, starting him may not be necessary since the U.S. has already secured the top spot in Group D. There is a possibility that Pulisic could appear as a substitute to regain match fitness.
- •Pulisic has not played since the first half of the opening match.
- •He is recovering from a calf injury and training with the team.
- •The U.S. has already secured the top position in Group D.
- •Pochettino might bring Pulisic on as a substitute to regain game speed.
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