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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 Houston / 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.
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With the US team set to face Turkey in their final group match, local fans in the Houston area are eager to see Christian Pulisic back on the field. As a key player for the US, Pulisic's return to fitness is crucial for the team's success in the upcoming rounds. His presence in the match against Turkey, even if limited, could provide a boost to the team's morale and momentum heading into the Round-of-32 match in Santa Clara, California. For fans in Montgomery County, the prospect of Pulisic playing in the World Cup is a source of pride and excitement, and his recovery from injury is being closely watched. As the US team prepares to move forward in the tournament, Pulisic's role will be closely scrutinized, and local fans will be hoping to see him make a significant contribution to the team's success.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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