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US Out in 4-1 Loss, Pulisic Injured

7/8/2026

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USA Eliminated

The United States was eliminated in the round of 16 on July 6, 2026, after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
Christian Pulisic left the match in the 59th minute after twisting his right ankle and knee in a challenge with Belgian captain Youri Tielemans.
He lost possession 11 times in the first half, the most of any player on the field.

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Pulisic Returns

Coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Christian Pulisic to recover quickly and rejoin AC Milan under manager Rubén Amorim for 2026-27.
Sebastian Berhalter entered in the 59th minute, earning his 18th United States cap.
Christian Pulisic will spend the next few weeks with family before returning to national-team preseason training.
Pochettino said the squad will regroup soon, focusing on preseason preparation and upcoming tournaments.

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USA Eliminated

The United States was eliminated in the round of 16 on July 6, 2026, after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
Christian Pulisic left the match in the 59th minute after twisting his right ankle and knee in a challenge with Belgian captain Youri Tielemans.
He lost possession 11 times in the first half, the most of any player on the field.

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