- USA have already sealed top spot in Group D; rotation is likely under Mauricio Pochettino
- Kick-off: 5pm PT / 8pm ET (Thu), 3am BST (Fri); Fox/Telemundo in US, ITV1/ITVX in UK, STV in Scotland
- Christian Pulisic fitness watch continues; Turkey playing for pride
USA have cruised through Group D and, with qualification wrapped up, they meet an already-eliminated Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Expectations were modest pre-tournament, but Pochettino’s side have looked sharp, and the only real jeopardy here is around squad management and Christian Pulisic’s hamstring. For those sizing up the form and fixtures, our guide to best football betting sites is a handy starting point.
Kick-Off, TV Channel and Where to Watch
This Group D meeting kicks off on Thursday 25 June at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET, which is 3am BST on Friday for UK viewers. In the US, it’s live on Fox and Telemundo. In the UK, ITV1 and ITVX carry the match, with STV and STV Player showing it in Scotland.
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
Team News and Predicted XIs
USA: The headline is Pulisic. He departed at half-time against Paraguay and then sat out the Australia win. Pochettino has hinted they’ll be cautious, insisting the team comes first while hoping his star man is ready to help later in the tournament. With top spot already secure—thanks to FIFA’s head-to-head tiebreaker—expect a sprinkle of rotation to keep legs fresh.
Turkey: Out but not out of pride. They’ve been tidy between the boxes yet lacked punch, and this is a chance to restore a bit of sheen before heading home.
Predicted XI – Turkey: Cakir; Zeki Celik, Demiral, Badakci, Kadioglu; Yuksek, Calhanoglu; Guler, Kokcu, Yilmaz; Akturkoglu.
Predicted XI – USA: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson; Adams, Tillman; Dest, McKennie, Pepi; Balogun.
Pundit’s view: If the Americans hit their usual tempo, they should control this. The balance of Adams anchoring and Balogun leading the line has worked a treat so far. For Turkey, it’s about threading Guler and Calhanoglu into dangerous pockets—if they can nick the first goal, we might have a game. Otherwise, expect USA to manage it professionally and move on with minimal fuss.
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