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US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MR...
Key takeaway star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who follow soccer, Christian Pulisic's injury is a significant blow to the US team's chances, even though the tournament is now beyond the Americans' reach. The fact that Pulisic was able to continue playing despite his injury, only to be replaced later, raises questions about player safety and the pressure to perform at the highest level. As the Houston area is home to a diverse population of soccer fans, many in Pearland will be watching to see how Pulisic's recovery progresses, especially given his expected return to training with AC Milan before their Serie A opener. With the injury occurring during a match in Seattle, it's a reminder that even though major international soccer events may not be held in Pearland, the city's residents are still invested in the sport and its top players.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MR...
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