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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 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· 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 Sugar Land News
The injury to US star Christian Pulisic is a blow to soccer fans in the Houston area, where the sport has a significant following. With the US team's early exit from the World Cup, local fans who were eager to see Pulisic and the team advance will now have to wait until the next international competition to see their team in action. The fact that Pulisic is expected to resume training before AC Milan's Serie A opener in late August is a positive note, and local fans will likely be keeping an eye on his progress as he prepares to return to the field. As the Houston area is home to a diverse population with a strong interest in international soccer, Pulisic's injury and recovery will likely be closely followed by local fans who are eager to see him back in action.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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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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