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Christian Pulisic Explains Touching Reason Why He Did ‘The Worm’ After Scoring vs. Panama

Christian Pulisic got his first hat trick with the U.S. men’s national team Sunday during the team’s blowout 5–1 win over Panama in World Cup qualifying. And after his second goal via a penalty kick, he celebrated in a very special way. The young star broke out a classic dance move for a special fan.

Pulisic did the “Worm” and seemed as uncomfortable as everyone watching him on the pitch. It was clear he wasn’t familiar with the move, but he did it because of a promise made to a young fan.

“I met someone really special yesterday,” he said after the win.