Times of San Diego will offer match previews of U.S. and Mexico games during the World Cup. For more, see our 2026 World Cup Guide to local watch parties.
Match: US vs. Turkey
When: 7 p.m., Thursday
How to watch: Fox5 San Diego, Telemundo and FOX One.
With the US having already clinched the top-spot in Group D after a 2-0 victory over Australia, the team led by Mauricio Pochettino has no sense of urgency against Türkiye on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
US
Strengths: The Stars and Stripes have played a very offensive-minded and entertaining brand of football, outscoring opponents 6-1 over the first two matches. Even the players who have come off the bench have had an instant impact in terms of managing the game and keeping momentum on the US side.
Keep an eye on: Forward Christian Pulisic was officially back in full team training this week after recovering from a left calf injury that kept him out of the game versus Australia. Ricardo Pepi got the start in his place and had a decent showing despite not creating the same kind of pressure on defense that a player like Pulisic can. This upcoming match will be a chance to give some minutes to players who have seen limited or no action in case they are needed during the knockout stage.
Turkey
Türkiye is playing for pride at the moment and would love to leave the World Cup on a positive note considering they were the team predicted to give the US a run for its money in Group D. Despite enjoying a one-man advantage for the entire second half in Turkey’s 1-0 defeat to Paraguay, Vincenzo Montella’s side was unable to create quality scoring chances with desperation clearly kicking in by the 80th minute.
Strengths: The midfield has played well by minimizing turnovers.
Keep an eye on: Turkey’s usually reliable forwards, who have not connected in the same way as during the European playoffs when they beat Romania 1-0 and Kosovo 1-0. Turkey is still dangerous in the counterattack and loves to throw numbers in the box on crosses, so expect to see a lot of that as the team concludes what has been a lackluster World Cup showing.
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