- The U.S. is 21-4-2 in games when Christian Pulisic scores — his goals clearly tilt results in the Americans' favor.
- The co-hosts open Group D vs Paraguay in Los Angeles Friday; coaches say getting Pulisic involved early is key to winning the group.
- At 27 with 84 caps and just one goal since Nov. 2024, a Pulisic goal would also put him in rare company — joining Dempsey, Donovan and McBride as Americans who've scored in multiple World Cups.
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