Pulisic Produces Standout Solo Move to Spark U.S. at World Cup 2026

The United States took an early 1-0 lead over Paraguay in the seventh minute at the 2026 World Cup after Christian Pulisic turned a routine sequence into a sharp counterattack that ended in an own goal by Emilio Bovedilla. The play, in Los Angeles, was described as one of the tournament’s best moments so far, even though only four of the 104 matches have been played.

Pulisic, a Milan and U.S. national team star, beat four players with just two touches before creating the chance that lifted the stadium. The article compared the move to Lionel Messi’s style and called Pulisic one of the most creative American players in recent years.

Pulisic has spent the current season at Milan after earlier spells at Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund. In Serie A this season, he has scored five goals and added seven assists. The article also noted that his transfer fees across his career total 64 million euros and 20.8 million euros.

Fans said, “He moves like Neymar,” and praised the quality of his first touch and control. The report said there had been some doubts before the tournament about his sharpness, but the seventh-minute sequence suggested how important he is for both himself and the U.S. team.