Christian Pulisic draws criticism after the United States’ 4–1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 on Monday night. Multiple outlets report that fans and commentators direct particular blame at Pulisic despite the wider team performance being questioned. New York Post coverage frames the criticism as reaction to what it describes as a disappointing showing, arguing that the effort Pulisic put in while playing through difficulty was followed by increased scrutiny afterward. Breitbart similarly reports that supporters criticize Pulisic, citing a “washout” performance and using negative public reactions, including claims that he is a “dud.” Both accounts place the backlash in the context of an overall U.S. failure in the match, but they agree that Pulisic is singled out. The reporting also reflects that the debate is active among fans, with criticism focused on his contribution during the game and broader concerns about his performance.