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Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points A key player, Christian Pulisic, has recovered from a calf injury and is back in the starting lineup. In international soccer news, the United States is moving forward in the World Cup.
In international soccer news, the United States is moving forward in the World Cup. A key player, Christian Pulisic, has recovered from a calf injury and is back in the starting lineup.
This development comes as the team prepares for a knockout round matchup. The U.S. is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Pulisic's return is a notable aspect of the team's lineup.
Further details about the matchup and the team's strategy are available from the source, including comments from U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino on the starting lineup.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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