USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said the star forward's status for Friday's Group D game remains uncertain after he left the Paraguay match at halftime.
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U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated Thursday that star forward Christian Pulisic is questionable for Friday's World Cup match against Australia due to a calf injury.
Pulisic's status for the Group D game at Lumen Field in Seattle has been uncertain since he exited the United States' World Cup-opening win over Paraguay at halftime. The 27-year-old sustained a lower-leg injury during that match.
Despite initial optimism that the injury was minor, Pulisic's availability for the crucial second World Cup game remains in doubt. Pochettino's comments Thursday indicated the team is still assessing the forward's condition ahead of Friday's fixture.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the U.S. squad for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday in New York, featuring Christian Pulisic and excluding midfielder Tanner Tessmann.
U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed the squad for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting next month.
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli sidelined with knee ligament damage sustained in Norway friendly; decision pending on roster status.
Pochettino announced the 38-year-old center back as captain, citing his leadership both on and off the field during qualifying.
Brazil's forward will miss the team's opening match against Morocco on June 13 due to a grade two calf injury confirmed by the national team doctor.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the 34-year-old attacker will remain with the squad and expects him available for the first or second group match.
