Pulisic’s Exit and the Fallout | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

The U.S. men’s national team suffered a crushing 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium, with star Christian Pulisic forced off in the second half due to an ankle sprain — a setback that added insult to injury after his earlier tournament struggles. Pulisic claimed he needed rest to recover, but critics, including former U.S. Women’s National Team star Sydney Leroux, questioned his explanation, pointing out he’d already had ample rest during the tournament. With zero goals and just one assist in four games, Pulisic’s underwhelming performance fueled fan frustration. The team’s disappointing exit now…