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Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home...
Key takeaway Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents and Houston-area soccer fans, Christian Pulisic's potential return to the field is a significant development, especially with the US team's Round-of-32 match approaching. As the US looks to maintain momentum, Pulisic's involvement could be a crucial factor in their success. His dynamic play in the opening match against Paraguay showcased his importance to the team, and his return could provide a boost to the squad's morale and performance. With the US already locked into first place in their group, the match against Turkey may be an opportunity for Pulisic to test his fitness and get back into rhythm before the more critical matches ahead. Local fans will be watching closely to see if Pulisic takes the field on Thursday night, and how his performance might impact the team's chances in the upcoming rounds.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home...
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