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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 KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
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 Paraguay to open their home...
Key takeaway Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
With the US team set to face Turkey in their final group match, Alamo Heights residents will be keeping a close eye on Christian Pulisic's potential return to the field. As a key player for the US, Pulisic's participation could have a significant impact on the team's performance. Although the match against Turkey is meaningless in terms of group standings, it provides an opportunity for Pulisic to get back into the game before the Round-of-32 match in Santa Clara, California. For local soccer fans, Pulisic's return would be a welcome boost, and his performance will be closely watched as the US prepares to move forward in the tournament. The fact that Pulisic was able to return to practice with his teammates this week is a positive sign, and his coaches will be weighing the risks and benefits of playing him against Turkey.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? 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 Paraguay to open their home...
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