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U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
U.S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic, 27, has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was mad
Key takeaway Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's large Latin American and Caribbean communities, who closely follow international soccer, are likely to be disappointed by the U.S. Men's National Team's early World Cup exit. Christian Pulisic's injury, which will keep him sidelined for several weeks, is a significant blow to the team and its fans. In Miami, where soccer is a popular sport, fans had been eagerly watching the World Cup, and Pulisic's absence will be felt. The city's diverse population, with strong ties to Latin America and the Caribbean, means that international soccer is always a major topic of interest. As AC Milan, Pulisic's club team, prepares for its Serie A opener, Miami fans will be watching to see how he recovers from his injury and whether he will be back to full strength for the new season. Pulisic's expected return to training before the opener is a positive sign for fans.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? U.S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks. Pulisic, 27, has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was mad
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