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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.