Group D closes on Friday morning at Los Angeles Stadium with Türkiye already eliminated and the USA already through — but Mauricio Pochettino’s side target a third straight win regardless.The USMNT topped Group D with maximum points, beating Paraguay 4–1 and Australia 2–0 to seal their place in the round of 32 with a game to spare. A third consecutive World Cup victory would be a first for the United States in the competition’s history, and Pochettino has made clear he is chasing it despite the luxury of rotation.Türkiye head into their final fixture having scored zero goals from 62 shots across two defeats. The pressure is off, the tournament is over, and Vincenzo Montella’s side have one last chance to prove their talent was never the problem.Türkiye vs USA – Match preview and team newsDate: Friday, 26 June 2026Kick-off: 03:00 BSTVenue: Los Angeles StadiumReferee: Mustapha GhorbalLast meeting: USA 1–2 Türkiye, 7 June 2025, friendlyTeam newsTürkiyeMontella has no fresh injury concerns and is expected to persist with a similar XI. Kenan Yıldız is likely to be available despite a calf problem and should keep his place. Yunus Akgün is doubtful, with Barış Alper Yılmaz the probable replacement on the right.Hakan Çalhanoğlu retains the captaincy and partners İsmail Yüksek in the double pivot. Arda Güler and Yıldız continue in the attacking positions behind Kerem Aktürkoğlu as the lone striker. The back four of Müldür, Demiral, Bardakcı and Kadıoğlu is unchanged.USAPochettino confirmed midweek that all four players on yellow cards — Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson — will sit out to protect their knockout availability. Christian Pulisic, still managing a left calf complaint, is also expected to be rested, though he has returned to full training.Cristian Roldan carries a muscle strain and is doubtful. Ricardo Pepi steps up as the central striker. Weston McKennie and Sebastian Berhalter anchor the midfield, with Giovanni Reyna, Tim Weah and Alejandro Zendejas providing attacking support.FormTürkiyeMontella’s side arrived in North America carrying genuine expectations after reaching the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, but the campaign has been one of the most frustrating in recent memory. A 2–0 defeat to Australia, in which Türkiye mustered 30 shots from 72% possession, was followed by a 1–0 loss to Paraguay despite 32 shots, 78% possession, and 50 minutes against ten men.Their combined 62 shots represent the most by any team in the tournament without a goal. Güler, Yıldız and Çalhanoğlu have all tried to take charge, but a clinical finishing touch has been entirely absent.USAPochettino’s side have been the story of Group D. A 4–1 demolition of Paraguay on matchday one, followed by a controlled 2–0 win over Australia. Both goals in the latter came via own goals, but the USMNT’s high-intensity pressing and structural discipline were the real drivers.They are the first host nation since France in 1938 to score in the opening 15 minutes of their first two World Cup matches. The squad has operated without Pulisic for much of the tournament, which underlines the depth Pochettino has at his disposal.Predicted lineupsTürkiye predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Çakır; Müldür, Demiral, Bardakcı, Kadıoğlu; Yüksek, Çalhanoğlu; Yılmaz, Güler, Yıldız; AktürkoğluUSA predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Freese; Scally, McKenzie, Trusty, Arfsten; Berhalter, McKennie; Weah, Reyna, Zendejas; PepiHow to watch Türkiye vs USA?The match will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on ITV1 and ITVX. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more – The Brazilian players to score in the first three games of a World CupSee Also- McGinn admits Scotland’s World Cup campaign likely overFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok The post Türkiye vs USA – Match preview and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.