U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. Men's National Team Star Christian Pulisic Suffers Leg Fracture in World Cup Match

U S star Christian Pulisic fractured - Christian Pulisic, a prominent figure for the U.S. Men's National Team, sustained a fracture in his right leg during the team's World Cup clash against Belgium. The injury occurred in the 52nd minute of Monday’s round-of-16 game, where he collided with Belgium’s captain, Youri Tielemans, while taking a shot. Though he continued playing, he was visibly limping and was substituted in the 59th minute by Sebastian Berhalter.

The U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed the diagnosis following an X-ray and MRI on Tuesday. Pulisic, 27, has a bone bruise and a microfracture affecting both his tibia and fibula. The injury will keep him out of action for several weeks, potentially missing the remainder of the tournament if the U.S. had advanced further.

The match ended with a score of 4-1 in favor of Belgium. Pulisic, who had previously scored 30 goals across 90 international appearances, did not contribute in this game. He had missed one of the U.S. team’s five matches due to a calf injury and left two others early during the tournament.

FIFA's Red Card Suspension Decision Sparks Debate

The U.S.-Belgium contest also became a focal point when FIFA overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, the team’s leading scorer. This decision came after a direct intervention by President Trump, who supported the move despite the usual protocol for red card appeals. Balogun, however, did not score in the match.

Mr. Trump has defended his decision to contact the league, which typically does not allow for appeals of red cards.

Pulisic is anticipated to begin training before AC Milan’s Serie A opener against Torino on August 23. This marks his fourth season with the Italian club, where he has been a vital player. His recovery timeline will be closely monitored as the team prepares for future competitions.