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Christian Pulisic Injury Updates: Latest News on USMNT Star's Status vs. Australia in World Cup
The winner secures a knockout-round berth as Christian Pulisic remains questionable with a calf injury, officials said.
- On Friday, the U.S. Men's National Team faces Australia in Seattle for a Group D showdown, with the winner securing an immediate spot in the World Cup knockout round.
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino seeks consistency following last week's 4-1 victory over Paraguay, while Australia enters after defeating Turkiye 2-0 on Saturday with a strong defensive approach.
- Forward Christian Pulisic remains doubtful due to a calf injury sustained in the opener; Brenden Aaronson, who played in the 2-1 friendly win against Australia last October, could replace him.
- Seattle hosts its first World Cup game before a capacity crowd of nearly 67,000, with midfielder Cristian Roldan saying, "I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it."
- With the U.S. ranked 15th globally and Australia 23rd, the match carries significant weight for the knockout bracket as the USMNT concludes group play against Turkiye on June 25 in Los Angeles.
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The availability of U.S. men's national team star winger Christian Pulisic will be determined before the critical Group D showdown against Australia in Seattle on Friday afternoon, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said.
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An all-time World Cup home field advantage awaits the USMNT in soccer-crazed Seattle
The Emerald City has decades of history with the world’s game, but had never hosted the sport's biggest events until now. The U.S.-Australia game has made the atmosphere in the city even more raucous.
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