USMNT's Christian Pulisic meets the moment in blowout win before injury scare — 'I'm really hoping that it's nothing'

A "kick" to the back of the left calf was to blame, Pulisic said after the U.S. team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay. When asked about the severity of the injury, the 27-year-old American said he was hopeful he would be able to play in the USMNT 's second group play match next Friday against Australia.

Mauricio Pochettino ‘hopeful’ over Christian Pulisic injury after USMNT win vs. Paraguay

The USMNT head coach was thrilled with his team's performance but has a big injury worry to monitor over the next week

Christian Pulisic's Dad Discusses His Son's Loneliness After Breakup and Soccer Pressure

The men's soccer player for the United States dated a professional golfer.

Who Is Christian Pulisic's Girlfriend In 2026? Inside USMNT Star's Relationships, Dating & Private Life

Christian Pulisic is the face of the United States Men’s National Team at the 2026 World Cup. Is Christian Pulisic Dating Anyone in 2026? As of June 2026, Christian Pulisic does not have a public

“Want to Push Me to Talk”: Team USA Coach Loses Cool at Christian Pulisic Question by Reporter at FIFA World Cup

After the USMNT’s resounding 4-1 win in the World Cup opener against Paraguay, the conversation forked into two. The first was, obviously, about the US team’s largest margin of victory at a World Cup since 1930,