Pulisic subbed off for precaution in USMNT World Cup opener against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Christian Pulisic left the field during halftime in the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12, 2026. The substitution occurred after Pulisic sustained a knock, with his coach Mauricio Pochettino indicating that the star could not walk at the end of the first half. The USMNT was ahead 3-0 at that time, ultimately winning 4-1. Pulisic expressed optimism regarding the injury, indicating he hopes it is not serious. The team is scheduled to face Australia on June 19.
- •Pulisic subbed off at halftime after receiving a kick.
- •USMNT led Paraguay 3-0 at halftime, winning 4-1.
- •Pochettino hopes Pulisic will be available for the next game.
- •USMNT plays Australia on June 19.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Official Pulisic injury updates as Milan star subbed off in USMNT World Cup opener
"USMNT star Christian Pulisic insists he was subbed off against Paraguay as a precaution, and even if coach Mauricio Pochettino hopes ‘it’s not a big issue’, he also admits the Milan star ‘coul...
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