Christian Pulisic expressed deep disappointment with his performance and the United States' World Cup exit after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. Pulisic was forced off in the 59th minute with a right ankle and knee injury, his second ailment of the tournament. He finished the World Cup without scoring and with just one assist, feeling he couldn't provide the moments needed to advance.

The AC Milan star's injury occurred as he attempted a shot, and he was replaced by Sebastian Berhalter. Despite his personal frustration, Pulisic maintained belief in his teammates, though he acknowledged the team's overall performance against Belgium was below expectations. The USMNT struggled to replicate the aggressive play seen in group stage victories, a tactical advantage Pulisic attributed to Belgium's effective game plan.

The defeat, which featured goals from Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (2) and Hans Vanaken, with Romelu Lukaku adding another, and Malik Tillman scoring the lone USMNT goal, marks the end of their World Cup journey. Pulisic plans to rest and recover before rejoining AC Milan for preseason, aiming to put the tournament behind him and focus on future accomplishments with both club and country.