Giroud highlights Pulisic as key player for USA in World Cup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Olivier Giroud, a World Cup winner with France, praised his former teammate Christian Pulisic as crucial for the USA's success in the ongoing World Cup. Giroud reflects on their time together at Chelsea and AC Milan, expressing confidence in Pulisic's ability to perform despite recent injury concerns. Pulisic has faced high expectations from fans and critics alike and is seen as the team's primary star player. With the tournament in progress, Pulisic's readiness will be vital for the USA's advancement in the coming matches.
- •Giroud played alongside Pulisic at Chelsea and AC Milan.
- •Pulisic has 33 goals in 85 appearances for the USA.
- •Giroud hopes Pulisic's calf issue is not serious.
- •Audience expectations for Pulisic remain high.
- •Pulisic's maturity at age 27 is emphasized by Giroud.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud
- 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Why Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud
"France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament.
"France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:00 AMWhy Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 11:00 AMWhy Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament.
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