Christian Pulisic's calf injury status remains uncertain at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Christian Pulisic left the USMNT's match against Paraguay at halftime with a calf injury and has been ruled out for the upcoming game against Australia. Coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated that Pulisic's condition is not severe, but recovery time remains unclear. Pulisic had previously stated he hoped the injury was minor and has been seen on the sidelines with a calf sleeve. The severity of the injury could impact his availability for the group-stage finale against Turkey. Sources suggest if it is a mild strain, he could return within weeks, while more severe injuries may take longer to heal.
- •Pulisic exited the match against Paraguay due to a calf injury.
- •Coach Pochettino expects Pulisic to play against Turkey if needed.
- •Pulisic previously expressed optimism about his injury being minor.
- •Calf injuries can vary; mild strains may heal in 1-3 weeks.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Calf injury recovery time in soccer: How Christian Pulisic's mystery condition could impact 2026 World Cup future
"It's officially unknown how long Pulisic will be sidelined — but USMNT's comments have indicated it's nothing severe.
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