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Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey
By GREG BEACHAM at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 victory over Parag...
Key takeaway Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
Why this matters in The Laredo
For Laredo residents who have been following the US team's progress in the World Cup, Christian Pulisic's potential return to the lineup against Turkey is a welcome development. As the US prepares to face Turkey in its final group match, the fact that the game is meaningless for both teams in terms of knockout-round contention may lead to some experimentation with the lineup. This could be an opportunity for some of the US team's reserve players to gain valuable experience, which could have implications for the team's performance in the Round-of-32 match against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. With the US already locked into first place in their group, coach Mauricio Pochettino may opt to rest some of his key players, including those who have been carrying the load so far in the tournament. This could lead to a more unpredictable lineup, making the match against Turkey an interesting one to watch, even if the stakes are low.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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What is this story about? IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 victory over Parag...
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