The United States face Türkiye on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with kickoff at 10:00 PM ET in their final Group D fixture.
The USMNT have been flying this tournament, winning both their matches against Paraguay and Australia to top Group D with six points. Qualification to the Round of 32 is already secured, and the United States’ focus shifts to maintaining form and potentially resting key players ahead of knockout action.
Türkiye, conversely, have been eliminated after losing both their opening matches. The Turkish side lost 0-2 to Australia and 0-1 to Paraguay, failing to register a goal across two games. Despite their elimination, Türkiye will be eager to salvage some pride and end their campaign with a victory.
The United States have looked impressive, beating Paraguay 4-1 in their opener and defeating Australia 2-0 in their second match. Folarin Balogun has been clinical, scoring twice in the tournament. The USMNT’s attacking prowess contrasts sharply with Türkiye’s struggles in front of goal.
Türkiye’s defensive issues are evident, having conceded three goals without scoring any. The Turkish defense will face another test against a vibrant USMNT attack looking to maintain momentum before the knockout stages.
Christian Pulisic, the USMNT’s star playmaker, has recovered from a left calf injury and is expected to feature. However, coach Gregg may opt to rotate his squad given that qualification is already secured.
Kenan Yildiz, Türkiye’s midfielder, should be available for selection despite earlier concerns over a calf strain. The Juventus player will be seeking to inject some creativity into Turkey’s attacking play.
Watch this match on Fox Sports or via FOX+ in the United States. International viewers can access coverage through their local broadcasters. The match offers the USMNT an opportunity to fine-tune their approach ahead of knockout football.




