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US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· 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 M...
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 The Odessa
For Odessa residents who follow international soccer, Christian Pulisic's injury is a significant blow to US soccer fans in the Permian Basin area. The fact that Pulisic will be sidelined for several weeks may impact the US team's chances in the World Cup, and local fans will be watching to see how the team adjusts to his absence. As a community that takes pride in its athletic achievements, Odessa residents may be particularly interested in Pulisic's road to recovery and how it affects the US team's overall performance. The injury also raises questions about the team's strategy and lineup for upcoming matches, which will likely be closely followed by local soccer enthusiasts. With the World Cup being a major international event, Pulisic's injury is likely to be a topic of discussion among sports fans in Odessa and the surrounding Midland-Odessa area.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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 M...
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