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Pulisic expected to play for US against Australia after injury scare

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:38 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Pulisic expected to play for US against Australia after injury scare

Summary

Christian Pulisic is projected to feature in the US national team’s World Cup match against Australia this Friday. The midfielder exited early in the US's 4-1 victory over Paraguay last week but assured that he is not sidelined by a serious injury. Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed confidence in Pulisic's fitness ahead of the upcoming clash.

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Status Watch

•Pulisic left the Paraguay match at halftime.
•He played impressively in the first half of the game.
•Mauricio Pochettino reassured Pulisic is fit to play.
•The US faces Australia in a crucial World Cup match on Friday.

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2:38 AMThe Guardian Sport — US upbeat on Pulisic’s fitness ahead of Australia game: ‘Christian will be ready, relax’

What they're saying

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Midfielder left Friday’s win over Paraguay early Team confident Pulisic will play against Socceroos Mauricio Pochettino has moved to allay concerns over Christian Pulisic’s fitness as the US prepare for their World Cup clash with Australia on Friday. Pulisic was brilliant in the opening half of the US’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last week. He was taken off at half-time but insisted he was not carrying a serious injury. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tom Lutz

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