Group Stage · Group D

Turkey vs USA

Friday, June 26, 2026 · 02:00 UTC · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

TUR

Turkey

Ay-Yıldızlılar (The Crescent-Stars)
FIFA Ranking#42
CoachVincenzo Montella
Key PlayerArda Güler
WC Appearances3
Best FinishThird Place (2002)
ExpectationsCompetitive

Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time since 2002, when they shocked the world with a third-place finish. Real Madrid's Arda Güler is the new star.

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USA

USA

The Stars and Stripes
FIFA Ranking#11
CoachMauricio Pochettino
Key PlayerChristian Pulisic
WC Appearances11
Best FinishSemi-Finals (1930)
ExpectationsDark Horse

The host nation carries enormous expectations on home soil. A golden generation of European-based talent gives the US their best shot at a deep run in decades.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

TurkeyFIFA RankingUSA
#42 - #11
TurkeyWC AppearancesUSA
3 - 11

Group D Context

Turkey add serious European pedigree to a group the USA must top. Pulisic's generation faces their defining moment.

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Venue

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, CA, USA · Capacity: 70,240

The most expensive stadium ever built ($5.5 billion), SoFi is an architectural marvel with a unique translucent roof and the world's largest video board.

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Top Spots

The Greyhound · Pub

Chelsea supporters bar, British expat central

Tom's Watch Bar · Sports Bar

360-degree TV setup, huge space

The Village Idiot · Pub

British gastropub with quality food and screens

In-N-Out Burger · Restaurant

California fast food religion. Animal style or don't bother.

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