Inside look at how USMNT-Turkey World Cup showdown will play out
The United States has already secured first place in Group D of the 2026 World Cup, making its match against Turkey a contest of pride rather than tournament necessity. Turkey, having been eliminated after two defeats, will face the U.S. with a 4-2-3-1 formation despite failing to score in their previous games. The article highlights key players such as Christian Pulisic and potential rotation options for the United States, while noting Turkey’s offensive approach and recent defensive lapses.
- ▪The U.S. clinched the top spot in Group D, guaranteeing a West Coast knockout path through the quarterfinals.
- ▪Turkey was eliminated after two losses, leaving the Thursday match with no impact on advancement.
- ▪The United States aims to play a fluid, aggressive style using its attacking talent, while Turkey has employed a 4-2-3-1 formation but struggled to convert shots into goals.
- ▪Christian Pulisic’s performance and the impact of rotated players like Chris Richards and Tyler Adams are focal points for the U.S. team.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Inside look at how USMNT-Turkey World Cup showdown will play out By Ethan Sears Published June 24, 2026, 10:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google INGLEWOOD, Calif. — That rarest of things will play out here Thursday: a World Cup match that carries no meaning other than pride. With the USMNT having already clinched its spot at the top of Group D and a knockout stage pathway that keeps the Americans on the West Coast through the quarterfinals, and with Turkey having been eliminated after two losses that had 86 million collective heads in hands, Thursday’s match has an oddly perfunctory feel to it.
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