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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk ANDREW DESTIN, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This news was announced by US coach Mauricio Pochettino about 90 minutes before the match.
A recent development has impacted the US team's lineup for an upcoming World Cup match. Christian Pulisic, a key player, will not participate in the game against Australia due to a calf injury. This news was announced by US coach Mauricio Pochettino about 90 minutes before the match.
As a result, Ricardo Pepi has been added to the starting lineup to replace Pulisic. Further details about the situation can be found through ValleyCentral's sports coverage, which provides updates on the US team's performance in the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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