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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 Tomball News
The injury to US star Christian Pulisic is a blow to American soccer fans in the Tomball area, many of whom likely watched the World Cup match against Belgium at local sports bars or with friends and family. Pulisic's fractured leg and bone bruise will keep him sidelined for several weeks, but fortunately, he is expected to resume training in time for AC Milan's Serie A opener in late August. For local youth soccer players who look up to Pulisic as a role model, his injury serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges that come with playing the sport at a high level. As the US Soccer Federation continues to develop and promote the sport in the Houston area, including in communities like Tomball, the health and well-being of players like Pulisic will be closely watched by fans and coaches alike.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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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