Pulisic Pledges to Break Scoring Drought, Boost USMNT Before World Cup
Filmogaz.com provided live coverage of the U.S. men’s national team friendly against Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The home side fell 5-2 in a match played on Saturday.
Match and key moments
Christian Pulisic missed a notable chance in the 52nd minute. His left-footed shot from the center of the box failed to find the net.
A minute after that miss, Belgium scored. The game then slipped further out of reach for the United States.
Scoring drought and recent form
Pulisic has not scored for the USMNT since 2024. He also has not found the net for AC Milan in 2026.
Pulisic pledged to break scoring drought and boost USMNT before World Cup. He told coach Mauricio Pochettino this week that he needed to score.
Club contributions
He recorded his first assist of the calendar year for Milan last weekend. That contribution was a rare positive in recent weeks.
Past recovery and confidence
Pulisic said he has been here before after a heavy loss. He recalled the June 2024 5-1 defeat to Colombia in Maryland.
Four days after that result, he scored in a 1-1 draw with Brazil. Pulisic used film study and accountability to help the team rebound then.
Coach reaction and message
Mauricio Pochettino called the Belgium defeat painful. He also urged calm and said Pulisic remains a valuable contributor.
Pochettino told the forward to relax and trust his ability. He emphasized performance, commitment, and playing time over immediate goal totals.
Adjustments and short-term plan
After halftime against Belgium, Pulisic shifted from the left into a central role. He swapped positions with Malik Tillman and briefly looked lively.
Pulisic plans to recover physically, study video, and work on a plan to improve. He stressed keeping a positive mindset and staying patient.
Looking ahead
The U.S. faces Portugal on Tuesday in another friendly before the World Cup. Pulisic believes a goal can come quickly and change his fortune.
He said he will keep working and not panic. The team will aim to regroup before summer tournament play.
