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No Pulisic, no problem: U.S. tops Australia 2-0 in World Cup despite missing its star

As Christian Pulisic sat with a hurt calf, the U.S. dominated the first half to remain undefeated in group play. If Turkey draws or loses tonight, the Americans will be guaranteed to win their group.
As Christian Pulisic sat with a hurt calf, the U.S. dominated the first half to remain undefeated in group play. If Turkey draws or loses tonight, the Americans will be guaranteed to win their group.

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