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Christian Pulisic will not play for the U.S. in key World Cup game against Australia

Christian Pulisic sat out the U.S. World Cup game against Australia due to a calf injury. Coach Maurice Pochettino announced the decision shortly before the match began at Lumen Field in Seattle.

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  1. Christian Pulisic misses World Cup match against Australia

    Christian Pulisic sat out the U.S. World Cup game against Australia due to a calf injury. Coach Maurice Pochettino announced the decision shortly before the match began at Lumen Field in Seattle.

    What's confirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic missed the World Cup match against Australia on Friday due to a calf injury.
    • Coach Maurice Pochettino announced Pulisic would miss the game about 90 minutes before kickoff.
    • The match took place at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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  2. Christian Pulisic seeks return for final group match against Turkey

    Christian Pulisic missed the U.S. World Cup game against Australia because of a calf injury. He now says he feels "great" and intends to play in the final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.

    What's confirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic missed a World Cup match against Australia due to a calf injury.
    • Pulisic was ruled out of the Australia game.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pulisic feels "great" and hopes to play against Turkey on Thursday night.
    • Pulisic was kicked in the calf and left the Paraguay game at halftime.
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  3. Christian Pulisic misses World Cup match against Australia

    Christian Pulisic sat out the U.S. World Cup game against Australia due to a calf injury. Ricardo Pepi took his place in the starting lineup. The U.S. won the match 2-0 to secure Group D and advance to the knockout round.

    What's confirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic missed the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury.
    • Ricardo Pepi replaced Pulisic in the starting lineup.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mauricio Pochettino hoped Pulisic would be ready for the Australia match.
    • Pulisic was listed as day-to-day after the game against Paraguay.
    • Mauricio Pochettino gave a message to the roster after Pulisic was ruled out.
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  4. US defeats Australia 2-0 without injured Christian Pulisic

    The U.S. won Group D and advanced to the knockout round after a 2-0 victory over Australia. Christian Pulisic missed the match due to a calf injury. Ricardo Pepi started in his place for the game in Seattle.

    What's confirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic missed the World Cup match against Australia due to a calf injury.
    • Ricardo Pepi replaced Pulisic in the starting lineup for the Friday game.
    • The U.S. defeated Australia 2-0 to win Group D and advance to the knockout round.
    • Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced Pulisic's absence roughly 90 minutes before kickoff at Lumen Field in Seattle.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Christian Pulisic will start on the bench for the United States.
    • Pulisic would be available for the next game against Turkey if he could not play against Australia.
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