USA reshuffles World Cup lineup against Australia after Pulisic injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The United States men's national soccer team faces Australia on June 19 in Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage. Star forward Christian Pulisic is sidelined due to a calf injury, prompting changes to the lineup and tactics. Ricardo Pepi steps in for Pulisic as the U.S. seeks a victory to secure advancement to the Knockout Rounds, contingent on the outcome of the Paraguay-Turkey match later in the day. The Group Stage will conclude on June 27, followed by the Knockout Stages starting June 28.
- •Kickoff against Australia is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET.
- •Pulisic's injury led to a tactical reshuffle for the U.S.
- •Ricardo Pepi will start in place of Pulisic.
- •U.S. needs a win and specific results to advance.
- •The Group Stage ends on June 27.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — USA World Cup lineup vs Australia, Starting XI after Pulisic news
"USA soccer returns to the pitch on Friday, June 19, for a showdown against Australia as the Group Stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls on. Kickoff in Seattle is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX and Telemundo.…
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