India, June 20 -- USA vs Australia, FIFA World Cup 2026: The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) has suffered a huge blow ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D clash with Australia. Star winger and captain Christian Pulisic is officially ruled out of the blockbuster match at Seattle's Lumen Field. The stunning omission meant manager Mauricio Pochettino had to re-work his tactical set-up with just 90 minutes to go until kick-off.

What Happened to Pulisic?

The AC Milan forward is battling a significant left calf injury, which has been officially confirmed by Pochettino during his pre-match media duties The issue dates back to a pre-tournament training session in which Pulisic took a heavy, accidental kick to the back of...