Pulisic Suffers Leg Microfracture in USMNT World Cup Exit

USMNT star Christian Pulisic is expected to miss several weeks after sustaining a bone bruise and microfracture during the team’s 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. The incident occurred in the 52nd minute when the forward collided with Youri Tielemans while attempting a shot outside the penalty box. Pulisic attempted to continue but was substituted seven minutes later.

Following the match, further evaluation revealed damage to the tibia and fibula. Medical reports indicate the 27-year-old could return just in time for AC Milan’s Serie A schedule opener on August 23. Pulisic described the injury as a twist of the ankle and knee on a single play, expressing disappointment but noting he would use the time to rest.

The match and the moment of injury were broadcast live across various platforms. Fox Corporation, which operates extensive sports programming segments, was among the networks covering the tournament. As of the latest market check, Fox is trading at $53.46, up 0.29% from the previous close. The company holds a market capitalization of approximately $23.46 billion.

The injury concludes Pulisic’s World Cup campaign on a sour note, he expressed positivity regarding his overall performance and that of the squad. The focus now shifts to his recovery timeline ahead of the upcoming European club season.

What to watch

• Pulisic’s recovery progress leading up to AC Milan’s August 23 Serie A opener.
• Fox Corporation’s quarterly earnings for insights into sports broadcasting viewership trends.

Source: original release