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Rabat—Turkey takes on the USA tonight at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood in a highly anticipated Group D finale at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The USA enters the final round of group play sitting comfortably at the top of Group D with six points, having defeated Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0. Turkey, meanwhile, is mathematically eliminated after suffering back-to-back 2-0 defeats against Australia and Paraguay.
While the Americans have already clinched their spot in the Round of 32 as group winners, Turkey will be fighting to end their tournament on a high note and restore national pride.
Match details
- Fixture: Türkiye vs United States
- Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group D, Matchday 3
- Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
- Date: Thursday, June 25 / Friday, June 26, 2026, Moroccan date
- Kick-off: 7:00 p.m. local time (PT) / 2:00 a.m. GMT (Friday) / 03:00 AM Moroccan timeÂ
- How to watch: FOX Sports and FS1 in the USA; TRT in Turkey; beIN Sports in MENA; BBC and ITV in the UK
Turkey team news
Injuries/suspensions
Turkey has a fully fit squad to choose from, though head coach Vincenzo Montella may opt to rotate some players given their elimination.
Recent form
Turkey struggled to find their rhythm in their opening fixtures, failing to score a single goal in consecutive 2-0 losses to Australia and Paraguay. Despite the disappointments, the squad is motivated to show its true quality against the group leaders.
Key players
Young sensation Arda Güler and winger Kerem AktürkoÄŸlu remain Turkey’s brightest attacking talents, while captain Hakan ÇalhanoÄŸlu provides veteran leadership in midfield.
Likely XI
Çakır; Çelik, Demiral, Bardakcı, Kadıoğlu; Özcan, Çalhanoğlu; Kahveci, Güler, Aktürkoğlu; Yılmaz.
USA team news
Injuries/suspensions
Mauricio Pochettino has no major injury concerns and boasts a completely healthy roster heading into the final group match.
Recent form
The USMNT has been in stellar form on home soil, dispatching Paraguay 4-1 before grinding out a mature 2-0 win over Australia. Pochettino has praised his team’s focus but emphasized that they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas.
Key players
Christian Pulisic continues to spearhead the American attack, while fullback Alex Freeman is in fine form after scoring against Australia. Midfielder Weston McKennie and striker Ricardo Pepi add crucial depth and power.
Likely XI
Freese, Freeman, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson, Adams, McKennie, Tillman, Pulisic, Pepi, and Balogun.
What to expect
With the USA already safely through and Turkey playing with nothing to lose, this promises to be a fluid and entertaining fixture. Turkey will push forward to satisfy their traveling fans, but the USA’s clinical counterattacking depth should ultimately give the tournament co-hosts the edge.
Prediction: Turkey 1-2 USA.
