Pulisic sidelined for weeks after World Cup leg fracture

Christian Pulisic will miss several weeks after sustaining a leg injury in the United States' World Cup last-16 defeat to Belgium on Monday. According to the Guardian, US Soccer announced Thursday that the Milan forward suffered a microfracture and bone bruise during the 4-1 loss, requiring him to be substituted out of the match. The injury comes at a critical point in the tournament and represents a significant blow to the American squad's World Cup campaign.

For Serie A and Milan, Pulisic's absence will extend into the club's preseason preparations and the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. The Guardian noted that Pulisic had faced criticism for his lack of availability at club level, a concern that will now be compounded by his World Cup injury. The timeline for his return remains uncertain, though the Guardian's reporting suggests a recovery period of at least several weeks.