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US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MR...
Key takeaway 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 Terrell Hills News
The injury to Christian Pulisic is a significant blow to US soccer fans in the San Antonio area, who were likely tuning in to watch the World Cup match against Belgium. With a sizable military presence in the region, many locals have a strong appreciation for international sports, including soccer. Pulisic's fractured leg will keep him sidelined for several weeks, which may impact his preparation for the upcoming Serie A season with AC Milan. As the new season approaches, San Antonio residents who follow Italian football will be keeping a close eye on Pulisic's recovery, hoping he can regain his form and contribute to his team's success. The fact that Pulisic is expected to resume training before AC Milan's opener on August 23 will be welcome news to his fans in Terrell Hills and beyond.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MR...
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