USMNT Faces Turkey in Dead Rubber World Cup Group D Match
The United States men’s national team, already secured as Group D winners in the 2026 World Cup, plays Turkey in a final group-stage match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood/Los Angeles, California. Turkey is eliminated with zero points. US coach Mauricio Pochettino rests key players on yellow cards (Adams, Balogun, Richards, Robinson) to avoid suspensions for the knockout round. Christian Pulisic is on the bench recovering from injury. The anticipated round-of-32 opponent is Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Türkiye vs United States FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D Match Preview
This is a match thread preview for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage match between Türkiye and the United States, scheduled for June 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The United States leads Group D with 6 points from two wins, having scored 6 goals and conceded only 1, while Türkiye is last with 0 points, no goals scored, and a -3 goal difference. Key US contributors include Folarin Balogun (2 goals), Alex Freeman (1 goal, 1 assist), and Giovanni Reyna (1 goal). Recent form shows Türkiye with a loss in their last match, and the US with a win. Head-to-head history is tied at 2 wins each, including a 2025 friendly won by Türkiye. Starting line-ups are partially listed for Türkiye in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The back page of the internet.Christian Pulisic injury update: USMNT star on the bench for final World Cup group stage game vs. Turkey
Christian Pulisic, the USMNT star, has been named on the bench for the final World Cup group stage match against Türkiye on June 26, 2026, after missing the last game and a half due to injury. Pulisic played only 45 minutes in the tournament so far, being substituted at halftime in the opener against Paraguay. He was not available for the second match. Despite his limited availability, the United States have already secured qualification for the knockout rounds with two wins. The match kicks off at 10 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The USMNT could achieve a historic group stage sweep with a win. Their Round of 32 opponent is likely to be Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the match scheduled for July 1 in Santa Clara, California.
Yardbarker: SoccerTurkey v USA: World Cup 2026 – Live Blog Preamble
This is a live blog preamble for the World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and the USA, scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 7pm local time in Los Angeles. The USA has already advanced to the round of 32, while Turkey has been eliminated, making this a dead rubber. The article discusses key points to watch: Christian Pulisic's fitness, a potential breakout game for Gio Reyna, and the expected resting of four US players on yellow cards (Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun). It also questions whether Turkey will play with anger or resignation. The Golden Boot race is humorously noted, with 'Own Goal' as the leader. A player to watch is Ricardo Pepi, who may start for the USA. The match is seen as a potential test of US depth and Turkey's pride.
Football | The GuardianHonor and little else at stake between Turkey and the United States
Turkey and the United States face off in a World Cup group stage match with nothing but pride on the line. The United States, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, have already secured first place in the group with convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino. Turkey, under coach Montella, have been eliminated after two losses to Australia and Paraguay, failing to score a single goal despite 62 total shots. The match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is expected to feature rotated squads, with the US giving minutes to fringe players and Turkey fielding those who may never play in another World Cup. Kickoff is at 4:00 AM Spanish time, broadcast on DAZN.
FútbolUSMNT's Pochettino fully focused on Turkey clash as round-of-32 picture becomes clear
The U.S. men's national team, having already secured advancement from World Cup Group A, faces Turkey in their final group stage match on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is rotating the squad to protect yellow-carded players (Richards, Robinson, Adams, Balogun) for the knockout round. Christian Pulisic is available but his starting status remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina's win over Qatar has made them all but certain to be the USMNT's round-of-32 opponent on July 1. Captain Tim Ream and Pochettino emphasized remaining focused on beating Turkey before shifting attention to the knockout stage. The team is determined to finish the group with a perfect record while managing fitness and discipline concerns.
Soccer - The AthleticUSMNT's Mauricio Pochettino fully focused on Turkey clash as round-of-32 picture becomes clear
The US men's national team, already qualified for the World Cup round of 32, is preparing to face Turkey in their final group stage match at SoFi Stadium. After watching Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Qatar, the team expects Bosnia to be their round-of-32 opponent on July 1. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is resting four players on yellow cards (Richards, Robinson, Adams, Balogun) to avoid suspensions. Christian Pulisic is available but may start on the bench. Cristian Roldan is being evaluated for a quad issue. Pochettino emphasized winning the group with three victories while managing player fitness for the knockout stage.
Soccer - The AthleticUS have luxury to rest players in group stage finale vs. Turkey
The United States men's national team faces Turkey in their final Group D match of the 2026 World Cup on June 24 in Inglewood, California. The U.S. has already secured first place in the group with 6 points from wins over Paraguay and Australia, while Turkey (0 points) is eliminated. Coach Mauricio Pochettino may rest key players like Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson, who each have one yellow card and risk suspension for the round of 32 if booked again. Christian Pulisic, recovering from a calf injury, is expected to play. Turkey's federation president expressed support for coach Vincenzo Montella despite the team's poor performance. The U.S. aims to maintain momentum heading into the knockout stage.
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