Pulisic exits 2026 World Cup disappointed as tournament falls short of his hopes

Christian Pulisic has been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, a tournament that had been held up for eight years as the potential pinnacle of his career and that of the US men's national team. His voice audibly broke during his post-exit press conference when asked how the experience matched his expectations. Much of the USMNT's success during the tournament came without his direct involvement.