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Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round
By Associated Press, JOSH DUBOW at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
Key takeaway coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup for the round of 32 on Wednesday night that he used when the Americans beat Paraguay 4-1 in the opener of the World Cup.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The return of Christian Pulisic to the starting lineup for the US in the World Cup knockout round is a significant development for local soccer fans in Laredo . As the US team faces off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, the presence of Pulisic, with his 33 goals in 88 international appearances, is a boost to the team's chances. The fact that US coach Mauricio Pochettino has opted to use the same starting lineup that performed well in the opener against Paraguay suggests a level of consistency and strategy that will be closely watched by fans in the Laredo area. With the top spot in their group already clinched, the US team will be looking to make a strong showing in the knockout round, and Pulisic's participation will be a key factor in their success. Local fans will be eager to see how the team performs with Pulisic back in the lineup.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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What is this story about? SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
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