USMNT's Christian Pulisic meets the moment in blowout win before injury scare — 'I'm really hoping that it's nothing'

A "kick" to the back of the left calf was to blame, Pulisic said after the U.S. team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay. When asked about the severity of the injury, the 27-year-old American said he was hopeful he would be able to play in the USMNT 's second group play match next Friday against Australia.

Inside Team USA player Christian Pulisic’s recent bitter breakup

Inside Christian Pulisic’s bitter breakup with ex-girlfriend Alexa Melton - Pulisic and Melton were first linked in June 2024

Christian Pulisic sparks USA new soccer era under Mauricio Pochettino

The U.S. men played with style and flair never before seen in blowing out Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup opener. Credit coach Mauricio Pochettino.

In only a half, Christian Pulisic flipped a narrative and fueled U.S. hopes

The U.S. needs its star to peak at this World Cup. So far, so good.

“Want to Push Me to Talk”: Team USA Coach Loses Cool at Christian Pulisic Question by Reporter at FIFA World Cup

After the USMNT’s resounding 4-1 win in the World Cup opener against Paraguay, the conversation forked into two. The first was, obviously, about the US team’s largest margin of victory at a World Cup since 1930,

USMNT vs. Paraguay player ratings: Pochettino's side off to dream World Cup start

The U.S. men's national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Here are player ratings.