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Pulisic was substituted at halftime of the U.S. men's national team's 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay after taking a kick to the calf, sparking concern about his availability for the next match on June 18. Despite playing only 45 minutes, he recorded an assist as the U.S. led 3-0, and he said he hopes the injury "is nothing."
Christian Pulisic, an American soccer player, is trending after sustaining a calf injury during the U.S. men's national team's 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay.
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