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Carli Lloyd Criticises Pulisic After USA Exit

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · Fox Sports

After a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16, US Soccer legend Carli Lloyd criticized Christian Pulisic for his underwhelming performance and lack of goals. The loss marked a repeat of the team's failure to progress past the last-16 stage.

The United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16 at Seattle Stadium, ending their home World Cup run. United States women's legend Carli Lloyd said the team never seemed confident on the ball and criticized Christian Pulisic, the men's team captain, for failing to score or influence the match, citing his injuries and limited minutes. trojkonferencja2024.pl

Despite scoring 10 goals in the first four group games, the U.S. once again fell short at the last‑16 hurdle. Lloyd added that while the tournament brought new fans to the sport, the men's squad must step up in big moments to sustain that momentum.

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