Christian Pulisic isn't hitting the panic button—even as the goals dry up. The USMNT star hasn't found the net for AC Milan since December 2025, and his last goal for the national team came all the way back in 2024. With the 2026 World Cup on home soil fast approaching, the spotlight is shining brighter than ever on the player expected to lead the charge.

But when asked about the drought in a recent interview with Time, Pulisic brushed off the concern with characteristic confidence. "Such bad questions," he said with a laugh. "I'm not concerned about it, man."

His teammate Weston McKennie is just as unfazed. "I don't think any of us are worried whether he's going to be firing on all cylinders," McKennie said. "Because at the end of the day, he always wants to do his best for us, for him, for the fans, for the country. It may not be clicking for him right now. But I have no doubt it will be at the World Cup."

Still, there are subtle signs the slump is weighing on him. Whether it's the frustration in his body language after a missed chance or forcing a shot instead of making the smarter pass, the pressure is visible. It's a natural reaction for any striker in a rut, and it's why USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino pushed Pulisic closer to goal during March's friendlies against Portugal—hoping to spark a breakthrough.

That tactical shift didn't pay off, and the USMNT lost both matches. But the bigger picture remains clear: building momentum for the World Cup. This summer marks Pochettino's longest uninterrupted stretch with the squad, his first real chance to build chemistry like a club preseason. If the team finds its rhythm heading into the tournament, nobody will be looking back at a quiet March or Pulisic's scoreless run.

"At the end of the day, if we go in and have a strong showing, none of this matters," Pulisic added. And for a player who has always delivered on the biggest stage, that confidence might be exactly what he—and the team—needs.