Christian Pulisic out of US vs. Australia game with calf injury

Why is Christian Pulisic not playing today vs Australia? Latest calf injury update

Christian Pulisic ruled out of USMNT's World Cup group-stage match vs Australia due to calf injury sustained in Paraguay opener; Ricardo Pepi starts in his place. Loss of key playmaker—who delivered assist and forced own goal in USA's 4-1 opening win—weakens attack precisely when qualification to knockout rounds is within reach.