Christian Pulisic is set to play for the USA in their World Cup knockout stage game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1. He returned from a one-game absence and played 42 minutes off the bench against Turkey on June 25.
Is Christian Pulisic playing tonight?
Pulisic feels ready to play 90, or even 120 minutes, if needed, after a 33-minute appearance against Turkey. He told Fox Sports' Jenny Taft on June 30: "I'm feeling good. It's been a really good week of preparation."
What happened to Christian Pulisic?
Pulisic came off at halftime against Paraguay on June 12 with an apparent calf injury. He was held out against Australia as a precaution, which should bode well for his chances to be at full strength.
The AC Milan star created multiple scoring opportunities for the United States in the second half against Turkey, although Turkey won 3-2. Pulisic looked himself and looked like one of the best players on the field.
What comes next for Christian Pulisic?
USA is hoping Pulisic can play a full 90 minutes going forward, and potentially even 120 minutes with extra time. He hasn't played a full 90 minutes since mid-March, including games with both club and country.
Pulisic snapped a five-month-long scoring drought with a 20th-minute goal in a 3-2 pre-World Cup friendly win over Senegal on May 31. While he hasn't scored in limited action of the World Cup so far, the winger has come incredibly close on multiple occasions.
Pulisic's minutes played in each game at the 2026 World Cup, and leading up to the tournament, are:
- vs. Turkey (June 25): 33 minutes
- vs. Paraguay (June 12): 45 minutes
- vs. Germany (June 6 friendly): 62 minutes
- vs. Senegal (May 31 friendly): 67 minutes
And with his return to action, Pulisic will be a key player for the USA in their World Cup matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He'll need to be at his best for the United States to make an unprecedented run in the knockout stages.
So Pulisic's fitness will be crucial for the USA's chances. But he's feeling good and ready to go. Pulisic told Fox Sports: "We'll get it figured out today, but I'm definitely feeling good."
The USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1. Pulisic's performance will be closely watched. He's a dynamic attacker for USMNT and has been a key player in their World Cup campaign so far.
Pulisic's goal against Senegal on May 31 was his first in five months. He'll be looking to score again and help the USA advance in the World Cup. With his speed and skill, he's a threat to any opponent.
But for now, Pulisic is focused on the task at hand. He's ready to play and help the USA win. And with his return to action, the USA's chances of advancing in the World Cup just got a lot better.