Christian Pulisic said he feels fit enough to feature in Thursday’s finale against Türkiye, but he doubts a full 90 minutes after a lingering left calf injury. The U.S. striker returned to training this week following a two‑week absence that kept him out of the 2‑0 win over Australia. He has logged only 45 minutes of World Cup action ahead of Thursday's decisive match.

On the sidelines Pulisic admitted watching the game sparked a mix of frustration and pride, but he praised teammates for handling the setback. He emphasized daily ball work and training sessions have kept his sharpness, saying a couple of practices should be enough to be match‑ready. He remains confident the squad can step up and he feels the rhythm is returning.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate the lineup, benching yellow‑carded players like Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson to protect them for the round of 32. Pulisic voiced confidence in any replacement, noting the depth of the roster. The United States will rely on that flexibility as they seek a win over Türkiye to advance and keep momentum alive.