Christian Pulisic isn't with the U.S. after deciding to sit out of the Gold Cup following two grueling seasons in Europe with AC Milan. The 26-year-old attacker told CBS Sports that he offered to play the two friendlies versus Turkiye and Switzerland before the tournament started, but coach Mauricio Pochettino turned him down.

The biggest rivalry in North American soccer is coming to NRG Stadium with the Gold Cup on the line as the U.S. faces Mexico on Sunday.