***Official 2026 World Cup Thread***
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What a dumb take. What’s the worst that could happen on a calf injury right? Oh wait, we’ve seen it with Tyrese and Australia in the group stage isn’t the time to risk it.
Why is he surprised at the crowd? Seattle is the heart of American soccer right now
Jefferson could barely put weight on his leg. Pulisic played the entire first half and never appeared remotely injured. I'm just surprised he's not out there. Nothing would keep me from playing in the World Cup unless it was truly a significant injury. I didn't think it was that hot of a take.
I wonder if Australia is regretting not starting Irankunda or if they were "saving" him for Paraguay.
A decent risk of being injured worse and missing later games and the fact they have a great chance to move on without him honestly makes him pretty unselfish, honestly.
Forcing your way into the field just because it's the world cup to the detriment of your team's chances would be selfish.
It's not like he's sitting out so he doesn't hurt his draft stock or pending free agency signings.
You don’t just sprint full speed, slow down rapidly, change directions quickly without fully healthy legs. He couldn’t go, it’s alright. And I highly doubt most of these guys even play against turkey if the result holds. Pulisic will have weeks of rest
