U.S. Star Christian Pulisic Played Through a Fractured Leg in World Cup Elimination Loss to Belgium

The Hill—American soccer star Christian Pulisic played through a fractured leg during the United States' World Cup elimination by Belgium, ending the American team's tournament run on home soil. Pulisic, widely regarded as the best American player, continued competing despite the injury and endured significant pain throughout the match. The United States was eliminated in the round of 16 of a tournament it co-hosted alongside Canada and Mexico, disappointing a nation that had hoped for a deeper run on home turf. Pulisic faces medical evaluation and an uncertain recovery timeline depending on the fracture's severity.

• The Hill — Pulisic played through his fractured leg in the US men's World Cup elimination loss to Belgium.
• Associated Press — Pulisic fractured his leg during the US World Cup loss to Belgium, playing through the injury.
• CBS News — World — U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
• PBS NewsHour — U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium