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Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey
By GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night. Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Para...
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Why this matters in The McAllen
The potential return of Christian Pulisic to the US team for their match against Turkey is being closely watched by soccer fans in the Rio Grande Valley, where the sport has a strong following. In McAllen , local youth soccer leagues and clubs often look to US national team players like Pulisic as role models, and his participation in the World Cup can help inspire young athletes in the area. The US team's performance in the tournament is also likely to be a topic of discussion at local sports bars and restaurants, where fans gather to watch games and cheer on their favorite teams. With Pulisic's injury seemingly behind him, Valley residents who follow soccer will be eager to see if he can help the US team advance to the next round of the tournament.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night. Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Para...
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