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Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
Irvine, California (CNN) — USA soccer star Christian Pulisic hopes to play against Turkey on Thursday in his team’s final World Cup group stage match, declaring himself healthy enough to play after a calf injury sidelined him.
“I’m feeling good, yeah,” he told reporters...
Key takeaway “I’m feeling good, yeah,” he told reporters Wednesday at the US’ training base.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso soccer fans are likely keeping a close eye on Christian Pulisic's status as he hopes to play in the USA's final World Cup group stage match against Turkey. The city has a strong soccer following, and many locals will be tuning in to see if Pulisic can help the US team advance. With the US men's national team's performance being closely watched, Pulisic's health is a key factor in the team's chances. His potential return to the lineup could be a major boost for the team, and El Pasoans will be eager to see how he performs. As the US team prepares to face Turkey, local soccer enthusiasts will be discussing the matchup and Pulisic's role in it, adding to the excitement and anticipation building up to the game. The outcome of this match will have significant implications for the US team's World Cup run.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Kyle Feldscher, CNN
Irvine, California (CNN) — USA soccer star Christian Pulisic hopes to play against Turkey on Thursday in his team’s final World Cup group stage match, declaring himself healthy enough to play after a calf injury sidelined him.
“I’m feeling good, yeah,” he told reporters...
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