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US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ronald Blum, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details about the injury and Pulisic's expected recovery time are available from the US Soccer Federation, which announced the diagnosis after conducting an X-ray and MRI. US soccer player Christian Pulisic suffered an injury during the World Cup loss to Belgium.
US soccer player Christian Pulisic suffered an injury during the World Cup loss to Belgium. He fractured his right leg and also has a bone bruise and microfracture of his tibia and fibula.
The injury occurred during the game when Pulisic hit the leg of Belgium's captain while attempting a shot. He was able to continue playing for a short time but was eventually replaced due to his condition.
Further details about the injury and Pulisic's expected recovery time are available from the US Soccer Federation, which announced the diagnosis after conducting an X-ray and MRI.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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What is this story about? US soccer player Christian Pulisic suffered an injury during the World Cup loss to Belgium. He fractured his right leg and also has a bone bruise and microfracture of his tibia and fibula. The injury…
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