Christian Pulisic moved to reassure United States supporters after being withdrawn at half-time during the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the hosts’ opening 2026 World Cup match.
Pulisic suffered a leg issue during the match before the coaching staff decided to replace him as a precaution, particularly after he felt some tightness toward the end of the first half.
According to post-match remarks, the injury does not appear serious at this stage, with the player indicating that he is staying positive and does not believe it is a major problem.
The coaching staff preferred not to take risks with the Milan star, especially after the United States opened the tournament with a convincing victory and need their key players ready for the next group matches.
Pulisic’s condition will continue to be monitored medically over the coming days, with his availability to be assessed before the United States’ next match in the group.