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US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk RONALD BLUM, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details about Pulisic's injury and recovery are available from the US Soccer Federation, as reported through Yourbasin. The US Soccer Federation announced the diagnosis, which was determined after medical imaging tests were conducted.
US soccer player Christian Pulisic suffered an injury during a World Cup match against Belgium. The extent of the injury is a fracture of his right leg, which will keep him out of play for several weeks.
The US Soccer Federation announced the diagnosis, which was determined after medical imaging tests were conducted. These tests, which included an X-ray and MRI, revealed a bone bruise and a microfracture of the tibia and fibula.
Further details about Pulisic's injury and recovery are available from the US Soccer Federation, as reported through Yourbasin.
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Category: News Published: July 9, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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