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'Simply Wasn't Good Enough': Pulisic Reflects on USMNT World Cup Loss
Pulisic said the challenge left him disappointed after the United States fell to Belgium in the round of 16.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, Christian Pulisic reacted after a challenge during the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle. The United States player was substituted out in the 59th minute of the 4-1 defeat.
- Pulisic was slowed by a calf injury sustained during the group stage, which caused stiffness throughout the tournament. The injury impacted his availability and performance as the tournament progressed.
- Regarding his performance, Pulisic said the situation was "difficult for me to deal with," acknowledging the challenge of his early exit. He expressed frustration about not having the moments he hoped for during the match.
- United States women's national team legend Carli Lloyd defended her sharp criticism of Pulisic after the men's team's round-of-16 exit. Lloyd stated Thursday, "I don't owe anyone an apology," despite learning the severity of his injuries.
- Pulisic stated, "I did a lot of good things and the team did as well," emphasizing his positive contributions despite the tournament's disappointing result. He remains focused on recovery and future opportunities with the national team.
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United States women's national team legend Carli Lloyd defended her sharp criticism of Christian Pulisic after the men's team lost in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
·United States
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Carli Lloyd criticized US star Christian Pulisic after his World Cup exit. She was then met with weight taunts on social media. “Does it feel good to be able to hide behind your keyboard?” the American wrote on X.
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Pulisic's disappointing World Cup
United States forward Christian Pulisic could only watch from the bench as Belgium extinguished his team’s World Cup bid, ending a tournament in which the American star was hobbled by injuries and largely ineffective. The most accomplished U.S. striker, Pulisic…
·Huntingdon, United States
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