local
Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round
By Associated Press, JOSH DUBOW at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
Key takeaway coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup for the round of 32 on Wednesday night that he used when the Americans beat Paraguay 4-1 in the opener of the World Cup.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The return of Christian Pulisic to the starting lineup for the US in the World Cup knockout round has significant implications for local soccer fans in Laredo . As a community that takes great pride in its athletic achievements, the success of the US team is closely watched by residents. Pulisic's presence on the field is a major boost to the team's chances, and his 33 goals in 88 international appearances make him a key player to watch. The fact that he is back in the lineup, along with other key players like Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, and Chris Richards, will likely generate excitement among local fans who have been following the team's progress. With the US team facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32, Laredo residents will be eager to see how the team performs and whether they can advance to the next stage of the tournament.
About this story
Original reporting by KGNS — Sitewide . Laredo News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KGNS — Sitewide . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more Laredo News stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by KGNS — Sitewide and curated for Laredo News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Associated Press, JOSH DUBOW at KGNS — Sitewide. To learn more about how Laredo News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Laredo News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter