U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic will miss several weeks after fracturing his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium. The diagnosis, confirmed by X-ray and MRI scans, revealed a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula.

Pulisic sustained the injury in the 52nd minute of Monday's round-of-16 match against Belgium while attempting a shot. He remained in the game but was visibly hobbling before being substituted in the 59th minute. The U.S. lost the match 4-1.

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fractured his right leg

Even if the U.S. had advanced in the tournament, Pulisic would not have been able to play for the remainder of the World Cup due to the severity of the injury. He scored no goals in this World Cup but has 30 goals in 90 international appearances. Pulisic is expected to be back in training before AC Milan's Serie A opener on August 23.

The match also saw extra scrutiny when FIFA lifted a red card suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun following a call from President Trump. Balogun did not score in the game against Belgium.

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bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula