USA v Australia LIVE: Christian Pulisic a major injury doubt as co-hosts continue World Cup campaign | OneFootball

USA host Australia in the second round of games in World Cup Group D this evening in Seattle, with both sides knowing a win would all but secure a place in the last 32.

The co-hosts come into the game off the back of a statement win over Paraguay in their opener, with Christian Pulisic and co. laying down a marker as they flew to the top of the group. However, talisman Pulisic sustained a leg injury during that clash and faces a race to be fit for this evening’s game.

“He’s evolving,” coach Mauricio Pochettino said of Pulisic in his pre-match press conference on Thursday. “He’s much better from [last] Friday. We’ll see. At the moment, if he’s not available, he will be available for the next game. But I think he’s doing a massive effort trying to be ready.”

Meanwhile, Australia put in a statement performance of their own in an opening win over Turkey, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe putting the Socceroos on the verge of the knockout rounds this summer.