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Christian Pulisic admits USMNT 'wasn't good enough' in World Cup letdown
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Christian Pulisic described the 2026 World Cup run as a memorable experience but acknowledged the U.S. men's national team’s overall performance was insufficient after their 4-1 loss to Belgium.
- Pulisic struggled during the match, turning over possession 11 times in 45 minutes and leaving early due to an ankle injury, finishing the tournament with no goals and one assist in four games.
- The U.S. star faced criticism from former players, including Landon Donovan and Carli Lloyd, who expressed disappointment in his World Cup performance and questioned his impact as a leading player.
- Carli Lloyd and Sydney Leroux further criticized Pulisic’s post-match comment about having “time to rest,” suggesting that resting is only acceptable after a playing career ends, with Leroux accusing him of effectively resting throughout the tournament.
- Despite the criticism, Pulisic expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized that this World Cup is just the beginning for both the team and soccer in America.
