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Pochettino confirms Pulisic will miss USA vs. Australia match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Pochettino confirms Pulisic will miss USA vs. Australia match

Summary

Christian Pulisic will not participate in the USA's World Cup group stage match against Australia, scheduled for June 19, 2026. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized the need for calm, stating that Pulisic had trained well earlier in the day. Pulisic had withdrawn at halftime during the USA's opening match against Paraguay due to precautionary concerns following an injury in training. While Pulisic has been sidelined, Weston McKennie and other Serie A players remain in the starting line-up for the team.

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By the Numbers

•Pulisic withdrawn from the matchday squad against Australia on June 19.
•Pochettino reassured about Pulisic’s training status earlier that day.
•Pulisic missed the opener against Paraguay after a first-half exit.
•Weston McKennie retains his place in the starting line-up.
•Match against Australia is a crucial World Cup group stage encounter.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Pochettino insists ‘the feelings are good’ after leaving Pulisic out of USA vs. Australia

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Mauricio Pochettino has urged for calm following the news that Christian Pulisic will not be able to feature in his nation’s upcoming World Cup group stage match against Australia and insists: ‘He...
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