Christian Pulisic is training separately as the US monitors his calf injury ahead of the match in Australia

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic was alone in training Monday as he rehabilitates a calf injury that limited him to half the action in the Americans’ opening World Cup win last week.

Pulisic took part in individual work and then headed to the gym while his teammates practiced at their training base in Irvine, California. The AC Milan striker was kicked in the calf during training last week and left the Americans’ 4-1 win over Paraguay at half-time as a precaution.

Pulisic was outstanding in the first match of his second World Cup, tormenting Paraguay’s defense with repeated runs down the left side at the SoFi Stadium. He recorded an assist on a Folarin Balogun goal, and his playmaking was directly responsible for a Paraguay own goal as the Americans took a 3–0 lead in their highest-scoring performance in World Cup history.

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The US did not provide an update on Pulisic’s condition on Monday, but he said after the match that he did not think it was serious.

“I just got a kick in the first half, so I really hope it’s nothing,” Pulisic said at the time. «I hope I’ll be fine for the next few days. Just the back of my leg, kind of my calf area. I’m staying positive. I don’t think it’s anything.»

Pulisic and coach Mauricio Pochettino did not speak to reporters on Monday, but teammate Tyler Adams was not concerned.

“Christian will be ready, everyone,” Adams told reporters. “Let’s relax.”

The US continues group play in its home world championship in Seattle on Friday against Australia, which also won the opening match. The Americans return to Inglewood on June 25 to take on Turkey.

Published on June 16, 2026