Christian Pulisic Suffers Injury During World Cup, Forced to Sideline

The star winger for the United States National Team, Christian Pulisic, suffered a serious injury in the 2026 World Cup match against Belgium. According to reliable sources, Pulisic suffered bone contusions and microfractures to his right tibia and fibula, which were confirmed after he underwent an X-ray and MRI examination on Tuesday morning after the match. The injury occurred when Pulisic tried to kick the ball into the Belgian goal but hit the leg of the opposing defender, Youri Tielemans, in the 59th minute of the round of 16 match. Pulisic fell and appeared to be in pain, then the camera panned to him on the bench with an emotional expression, holding his head in his hands. After the match, Pulisic was the last player from the American team to pass through the mixed zone to speak to reporters. He looked very disappointed and revealed, "I actually twisted my ankle and knee in one action. So, whatever it is, I have time to rest. It's a very unfortunate way to finish the match." Even if the US manages to beat Belgium, Pulisic will still not be able to play in the next match due to his leg injury.  The injury is particularly disappointing for Pulisic, who is not expected to require surgery, but will be sidelined for several weeks before returning to AC Milan for pre-season. At 27 years old, Pulisic has been the face of the American soccer program for nearly a decade, since his national team debut as a teenager. Ahead of the World Cup being held at home, a lot of hopes are being placed on him to take the team further than ever before. Unfortunately, the team only managed to win one elimination game and hoped to create history by achieving more wins. Pulisic also stated after the match that he would have time to rest, a comment that drew criticism from former players, fans and the media. This comment seemed inappropriate after the team's less aggressive performance in the match. Although Pulisic wants to be at his best, his World Cup campaign has been defined by injury. He also suffered a left calf injury a few days before the opener against Paraguay, which forced him off in the first half. Pulisic only played 196 minutes of the total 450 minutes his team played in five matches in this tournament. Amid all the expectations, this injury is a major blow to the US' hopes of going further in the World Cup. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Mundial 2026](https://bolanesiasports.com/id/news/besar-pengikut-josimar-vozinha-dari-cabo-verde-di-media-social-meningkat-jadi-5-juta-dalam-kurun-time-kurang-dari-sehari) 2. [Kaapverdië Ready to Face Debut at World Cup 2026](https://bolanesiasports.com/id/news/kaapverdie-cepat-hadapi-debut-di-piala-dunia-2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of injury has Christian Pulisic suffered?

Christian Pulisic suffered bone contusions and microfractures of the right tibia and fibula.

When did Pulisic's injury occur?

Pulisic's injury occurred in the 59th minute of the 2026 World Cup match against Belgium.

Will Pulisic undergo surgery due to his injury?

No, Pulisic is not expected to require surgery, but will be out for several weeks.

What impact will this injury have on Pulisic at AC Milan?

Pulisic will be out for several weeks before returning to AC Milan for pre-season.

Which Belgian player was involved in Pulisic's injury incident?

The Belgian player involved is Youri Tielemans.

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