It is only days before kickoff at the 2026 FIFA World Cup—confidently projected to be the most-watched sporting event ever televised—but Christian Pulisic is, at least on the face of things, feeling quite relaxed. “I get texts from my family and close friends—they’re definitely all excited about it, for sure,” Pulisic says, “I mean, I feel like I’m constantly playing in big games. For me personally, it’s not like all that much is changing. It’s just another big tournament, to be honest.” As the US men’s national team prepares for the biggest sporting event on the planet, the usmnt star opens up about the World Cup, shutting out the critics, and more for #GQHYPE. Read the full story by olifranklinwallis at the link in bio. This Hype was published as part of #GQAllStars, our global campaign for this summer’s most exciting footballers. Photography by luca.grottoli Styling by ivanbontchev Grooming by andreaporro.mua Tailoring by Nicola Cuppone Produced by macromacro.eu