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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 Tomball News
With the US team set to face Turkey in their final group match, the Houston area will be watching closely as Christian Pulisic's potential return to the field could have significant implications for the team's performance in the upcoming Round-of-32 match. As a major city in the Houston area, Tomball 's soccer fans will likely be tuned in to see if Pulisic will play a part in the match, and how his return will impact the team's strategy. The fact that the US is already locked into first place in their group may allow Pulisic to ease back into play, which could be beneficial for the team's chances in the next stage of the tournament. Additionally, the decision to rest players who have already received yellow cards, such as Tyler Adams, may also impact the team's lineup and performance.
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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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