Christian Pulisic is trading in his cleats for some Hollywood magic in a new advertisement that has soccer fans buzzing. The USMNT captain, alongside legends like Lionel Messi and Alex Morgan, stars in a Michelob Ultra spot that's as entertaining as it is star-studded.

The ad, which debuts this week, kicks off with Pulisic and Messi facing off in an impromptu hotel lobby soccer match—over a bucket of beer, no less. What starts as a friendly duel quickly escalates, spilling through kitchens, hallways, and attracting a crowd of famous faces along the way. "It was a super fun commercial," Pulisic shares. "I was able to be there with some of my US national team teammates too, which was so cool. They do a bit of movie magic to get everyone in there at the same time, but it was really great. We had a lot of fun."

The ad comes at a pivotal moment for American soccer. The 2026 World Cup kicks off next month, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted across three nations—the U.S., Mexico, and Canada—with the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For Pulisic, the timing couldn't be more special. "To have it in the U.S. is just extra special," says the 27-year-old. "It definitely feels like a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing, so I'm looking forward to it."

In the ad, Pulisic and his U.S. side manage to outduel Messi and his Argentinian squad, but the real test awaits next month. After making the Round of 16 in 2022, the USMNT is hungry for a deeper run in what will be the largest World Cup ever, with an expanded field of teams. For fans gearing up for the action, this ad is just a taste of the excitement to come.