Christian Pulisic reportedly out weeks after suffering leg microfracture during loss to Belgium

Christian Pulisic reportedly suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the USMNT’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Monday during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, according to The Athletic . The U.S. forward was injured in the 52nd minute when he kicked the back of Youri Tielemans’ foot as he wound up for a shot attempt outside of the Belgium penalty box. Despite trying to play through the injury, it was clear Pulisic was hurt following the contact. He was subbed off seven minutes later for Sebastian Berhalter. Christian Pulisic goes down and no foul was called pic.twitter.com/ypv1dDu7z1 — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026 Pulisic was seen visibly upset getting treatment on the bench as athletic trainer’s worked on his lower right leg. "I just totally twisted my ankle and my knee in one play," Pulisic said afterward . "I mean, whatever. I have time to rest. It's just unfortunate way to finish." Further evaluation showed that the 27-year-old had a bone bruise and a microfracture of the tibia/fibula. Pulisic is expected to miss several weeks and could likely return just before AC Milan begins its Serie A schedule on August 23. "I'm disappointed with myself, of course, but I'm going to try to stay positive,” Pulisic said. “I did a lot of good things and the team did as well."