PLAYERS TO WATCH - Pulisic holds the keys for US

ATTACKING midfielder  Christian Pulisic is hoping to lead his country beyond the group stage at the FIFA World Cup.

Pulisic, 27, has scored 33 goals in 86 appearances since making his debut for the Americans in 2016.

He scored one goal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup during the group stage of the tournament, netting the game-winner in a 1-0 victory over Iran to secure the United States' advancement to the knockout round.