Christian Pulisic Is Ready to Shoulder the Burden of US Hopes in Home World Cup Opener vs Paraguay
Pulisic brings Champions League experience and renewed scoring form as the U.S. seeks its first knockout-round World Cup win since 2002.
- On Friday, the United States begins its World Cup campaign in Inglewood against Paraguay, with star midfielder Christian Pulisic leading the squad on home soil.
- After failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. rebuilt its roster into the deepest team in program history, with 17 players now competing for top-flight European clubs.
- Midfielder Tyler Adams expressed the weight of expectations, saying, "I can't even imagine the weight that's on his shoulders," about Pulisic's burden as team leader.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino has built an aggressive attacking team, stating, "the badge of the national team and the culture with this country is more important than any name."
- The U.S. aims to improve on its limited knockout-round history during this 39-day, 48-team tournament, the largest sporting event ever; success could reshape soccer's place in America.
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Christian Pulisic Gets Notable Player Comparison From Former Team USA Teammate
As Team USA prepares to open its World Cup schedule against Paraguay, all eyes will be on Christian Pulisic.The 27-year-old winger is already one of the greatest American soccer players of all time. Pulisic has won a record four U.S. Player of the Year awards — tied for the most with Landon Donovan — and is the most prominent American soccer player playing overseas where he currently stars for AC Milan.As Team USA begins its 2026 World Cup sched…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Pulisic ‘ready to battle’ Paraguay in USA’s opener
Expectations are running high in the States as the US hosts the tournament for the first time since 1994, alongside Mexico and Canada, and talisman forward Pulisic insisted the squad around him is “able to compete with anyone.”
The Independent
The Independent (US)Christian Pulisic embraces pressure of leading US against Paraguay in opener
Pulisic's US teammates recognize the extraordinary burden he is carrying
The Toronto Star
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.
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