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U.S. Host Turkey in Final Group Match Seen as a Formality

Coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to rest key starters to protect them for the knockout rounds.

Overview

  • The game will be played Thursday, June 25 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and has no effect on which teams advance from Group D.
  • Pochettino has signaled a broad rotation, with minutes expected for fringe players while starters such as Christian Pulisic face fitness doubts and Folarin Balogun sits on a booking that could rule him out of future matches if he picks up another yellow.
  • Turkey arrives eliminated after two losses and a run of 62 shots without a goal across its first two matches, a striking inefficiency that leaves the side playing only for pride.
  • Betting markets and previews put value on a draw and the 'both teams to score' market, noting the U.S. has benefited from consecutive own goals earlier in the group stage.
  • Coaches will use the match to manage player load and test depth ahead of the knockouts, while viewers can watch live on regional broadcasters and streaming platforms listed by local outlets.