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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
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· June 19, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Pulisic's injury and the team's plans are available from the Associated Press, as reported by the Odessa American.
US soccer star Christian Pulisic is dealing with a calf injury. This injury will keep him out of an upcoming World Cup match against Australia. The match is scheduled for Friday, and Pulisic's absence is a notable one for the US team.
In his place, Ricardo Pepi will join the starting lineup. Further details about Pulisic's injury and the team's plans are available from the Associated Press, as reported by the Odessa American.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? US soccer star Christian Pulisic is dealing with a calf injury. This injury will keep him out of an upcoming World Cup match against Australia. The match is scheduled for Friday, and Pulisic's…
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