USMNT considers Pulisic's fitness ahead of World Cup match against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Christian Pulisic has not fully trained with the USMNT since leaving the Paraguay game at halftime due to a calf injury. With a critical match against Australia upcoming, sources indicate that risking Pulisic's long-term health may not be worth it, especially considering the physicality of the Australian team. Alternatives include Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, and Tim Weah, who could step in if Pulisic is unable to play. A victory against Australia is crucial for the USMNT to secure advancement to the knockout rounds.
- •Pulisic has performed modified training since his injury.
- •Australia poses a physical challenge to USMNT players.
- •USMNT has options like Reyna and Aaronson if Pulisic sits out.
- •A win against Australia could secure group advancement.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — The United States should sit Christian Pulisic vs Australia
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Why Christian Pulisic should sit out USMNT World Cup game against Australia
"Christian Pulisic hasn't trained with the USMNT since leaving Paraguay game at halftime because of a calf injury. He shouldn't play against Australia.
"The U.S. men's national team needs Christian Pulisic to make a deep World Cup run, which is why he should skip playing Australia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:28 PMThe United States should sit Christian Pulisic vs Australia
The U.S. men's national team needs Christian Pulisic to make a deep World Cup run, which is why he should skip playing Australia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:22 PMWhy Christian Pulisic should sit out USMNT World Cup game against Australia
Christian Pulisic hasn't trained with the USMNT since leaving Paraguay game at halftime because of a calf injury. He shouldn't play against Australia.
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