The USA have been the feel-good story of the 2026 World Cup group stage, and they finish it chasing a piece of history: a third straight group win, something the Americans have not managed since 1930. They are already through as group winners, so this is about momentum. Türkiye, somehow, are already out, eliminated despite a wealth of talent and more shots than any side at the tournament. Here is how to watch, when it kicks off near you, and whether the hosts can sign off in style.
Kickoff is 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 25 / 7pm local in Los Angeles / 3:00 AM BST early Friday at SoFi Stadium. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo. In Britain it is free on BBC or ITV, with streaming on iPlayer and ITVX.
Where to Watch Türkiye vs USA
On Fox in the US, and free to air in the UK and several markets.
Quick tip: in the US the host nation’s games are on the main Fox network, with Telemundo in Spanish, plus Fubo, Sling and YouTube TV. UK fans get it free on the BBC or ITV, though it is a 3am kick-off. Always use the official broadcaster for the cleanest, safest stream.
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Group D: USA Through as Winners, Türkiye Out
The USA have already won Group D with two wins from two and a goal difference of plus five, so this is about momentum and seeding. Paraguay and Australia, both on three points, are fighting for the other spots, while Türkiye are already eliminated. See how every World Cup 2026 group stands in our full guide.
ParaguayThe top two qualify automatically, plus the best third-placed teams. The USA are confirmed as group winners; Türkiye are out.
USA Eye History as Türkiye Seek Redemption
For the co-hosts, this group stage has gone close to perfectly. The USA beat Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0 to win their first two World Cup group games for the first time since 1930, and a third straight win here would be uncharted territory for the American men. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are already confirmed as Group D winners and into the last 32, so the manager is expected to rotate heavily, resting players on yellow cards and protecting the doubtful Christian Pulisic, who is managing a calf issue, ahead of the knockouts.
Even with changes, the depth is striking. Folarin Balogun, with two goals already, leads the line if rested players sit out, and Giovanni Reyna, Ricardo Pepi, Tim Weah and Weston McKennie are all available. At a packed SoFi Stadium that will feel like a home game, with tens of thousands of American fans roaring them on, the hosts have every reason to push for the win Pochettino says he wants.
Türkiye are the great puzzle of the group. How does a team with Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz lose to Australia and Paraguay and go out after two games? Remarkably, they have taken 62 shots, more than any side at the tournament, with 13 on target, and yet have not scored a single goal. The talent is obvious, the finishing has deserted them. A dead rubber, with the pressure off, is exactly the sort of game where that quality could finally click.
Against a rotated USA back line, Türkiye should at last find the net, and they have the individual class to make this awkward for the hosts. But the USA’s strength in depth and the energy of that LA crowd point to another American win. Expect a competitive, open game, with the USA edging it and Türkiye ending a miserable campaign with at least the consolation of a goal.
How They Might Line Up
Pochettino is expected to rotate heavily, with Pulisic doubtful and several starters on yellow cards likely rested. Türkiye will look to get Arda Guler on the ball between the lines to finally unlock their attack.
TÜRKIYE · Montella · 4-2-3-1Cakir · Celik, Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadioglu · Calhanoglu (c), Kokcu · Guler, Yildiz, Akturkoglu · Yilmaz
USA · Pochettino · 4-2-3-1Freese · Dest, Ream, McKenzie, Robinson · Tillman, Berhalter · Weah, Reyna, Aaronson · Pepi
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A Word on SoFi Stadium
Home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is one of the most spectacular venues in world sport, with a vast translucent roof. Known as Los Angeles Stadium during the tournament, it is hosting eight World Cup matches and will be packed with USA fans. The Americans also played their opener here. There is more on it at Wikipedia.
They have met only a handful of times in friendlies, most recently a 2-1 USA win in 2024. There is little competitive history between the nations, and this is their first meeting at a World Cup.
Türkiye vs USA: Quick Answers
What time does Türkiye vs USA kick off?
10pm Eastern in the US, which is 7pm local in Los Angeles and 9pm Central. For UK viewers that is 3am BST in the early hours of Friday, June 26, and 5am in Istanbul. The date is Thursday, June 25, 2026.
What channel is Türkiye vs USA on in the US?
Fox has the English-language broadcast, with Telemundo in Spanish. You can also stream it via Fubo, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Is Türkiye vs USA free to watch in the UK?
Yes. It is on either BBC or ITV, both free to air, with streaming via BBC iPlayer and ITVX, though it is a 3am kick-off.
Have the USA already qualified?
Yes. The USA have won Group D with two victories from two games and are through to the Round of 32 as group winners. This game is about momentum and seeding rather than survival.
Why are Türkiye already out?
Türkiye lost both their opening games, to Australia and Paraguay, and were eliminated. Remarkably, they have taken more shots than any team at the tournament, 62, but have not scored a single goal.
Will Christian Pulisic play?
He is doubtful with a calf issue. With the USA already through, Pochettino is likely to be cautious and may rest Pulisic and other key players ahead of the knockout stage.
Have the USA and Türkiye played before?
Only in friendlies, most recently a 2-1 USA win in 2024. This is their first ever meeting at a World Cup.
What is the prediction?
We expect a 2-1 USA win. The hosts have momentum and a huge home crowd at SoFi, while a rotated line-up could finally allow Türkiye’s talented attack to score for the first time.
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