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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 Piney Point
For soccer fans in Piney Point Village , the injury to Christian Pulisic is a disappointing development, especially given the US team's early exit from the World Cup. Pulisic's fractured leg will keep him sidelined for several weeks, raising questions about his availability for upcoming club matches. As the new Serie A season approaches, fans of the sport in the Houston area will be watching to see how Pulisic's injury affects his performance with AC Milan. With the city's diverse population and strong interest in international soccer, Pulisic's progress will likely be closely followed by local fans who were hoping to see him build on his 30 goals in 90 international appearances. The injury is also a reminder that the Houston area is home to a thriving soccer community, with many residents eager to see top players like Pulisic compete at the highest level.
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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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