Christian Pulisic, a key player for the U.S. men’s national soccer team, injured his right leg during the team's 4-1 loss to Belgium on July 7, 2026. This defeat eliminated the Americans from the World Cup, which was hosted in the United States for the first time since the early 1990s.

According to a source familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press, Pulisic sustained a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula. The exact timing of the injury is unclear, but it occurred following a collision with Belgium captain Youri Tielemans early in the second half.

The 27-year-old winger from Hershey, Pennsylvania, did not score during the match and was shut out throughout the tournament. Despite the injury, Pulisic is expected to resume training ahead of AC Milan’s Serie A opener next month.

Following the loss, Pulisic was among several American players who faced heavy criticism on social media, as fans expressed frustration over the team's performance in what was considered a pivotal moment in U.S. men’s soccer history.

Pulisic has had a history of injuries during his career with the national team and in professional soccer internationally.

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