Team USA prepares for World Cup match against Australia in Seattle, Pulisic's status uncertain

Google News Top—The United States men's national soccer team is preparing for its World Cup group-stage clash against Australia in Seattle, with uncertainty hanging over the availability of star forward Christian Pulisic due to injury. NPR and NBC News confirmed the stakes of the match for US advancement. CBS News described the team as ready to compete even if Pulisic cannot go. A Pulisic absence would be a major blow to American attacking options in a high-pressure elimination scenario.

• Google News Top — The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic - NPR
• NPR — The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic
• CBS News — U.S. set for next World Cup match, but may be without star player
• NBC News — Team USA preparing to face Australia in World Cup match in Seattle