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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 Piney Point
For Houston area soccer fans, Christian Pulisic's potential return to the field is a welcome development, particularly with the US team's success in the World Cup. As the US prepares to face Turkey in its final group match, Pulisic's participation could provide a boost to the team's momentum heading into the knockout stage. With the US already locked into first place in their group, the match against Turkey may not have significant implications for the team's standings, but it could be an opportunity for Pulisic to test his fitness and get back into rhythm before the Round-of-32 match. Houstonians will be keeping a close eye on Pulisic's progress, given the city's strong soccer following and the fact that many local fans have been following the US team's journey in the World Cup. A healthy Pulisic could make all the difference in the team's chances of advancing deeper into the tournament.
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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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