Paramount+ Presents: Christian Pulisic w. Kate Scott on USMNT World Cup Pressure, Pochettino, Milan

Kate Scott sits down in Milan, Italy, for an exclusive interview with USMNT star Christian Pulisic. In this in-depth conversation, Pulisic opens up about the pressure surrounding the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of the World Cup, his relationship with Mauricio Pochettino after skipping the Gold Cup, and his conversations with Gio Reyna.
Pulisic also discusses what drives him and his personal at the highest level of the game — revealing whether he prefers the intensity of the World Cup or the thrill of the Champions League.

00:00 - Life in Italy so far, learning Italian
01:44 - Getting back to full fitness, life outside of playing games
02:55 - Is Christian Pulisic in his prime?
03:25 - How long will Christian try to play for? Luka Modric's influence
04:45 - Goals with AC Milan, is the Scudetto the only possible outcome?
05:38 - Christian Pulisic's chess expertise
06:35 - Christian's Croatian heritage
07:28 - Karaoke with Pulisic and Modric
09:38 - Pressure of being a goalscorer
11:20 - Trust with the media, social media presence, documentary
15:20 - 2026 World Cup influence/pressure
17:50 - Abstaining from National Team duty in November
18:30 - What advice did Christian give to Gio Reyna?
20:00 - Mauricio Pochettino's influence on the USMNT
22:29 - World Cup vs. Champions League?
24:13 - What were Christian's hopes as a kid?
25:00 - Footballing idols, Figo, Rooney, etc.
26:51 - Christian's Mike Wazowski tattoo
27:20 - Dream USMNT five-a-side team

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