Co-hosts United States face Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Thursday 25 June 2026 (Friday 26 June UTC) in the final Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The USMNT aim to secure their place in the knockout stage in front of a home crowd.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s world championship, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. For the first time the tournament features 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the best eight third-placed sides advance to a new round of 32, the first knockout round of the expanded format.
When is United States vs Türkiye?
The match kicks off on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 10:00pm ET (3:00am BST Friday). Paraguay vs Australia is played simultaneously at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, as all matchday three group games run in parallel.
Where is United States vs Türkiye?
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is the venue. The 70,000-capacity home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers is one of the newest and most advanced stadiums in American sport. It opened in 2020 and hosts matches across the group stage and knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Key Contenders
The United States come in as co-hosts with automatic qualification. The squad, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, is built around Christian Pulisic, AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah and Juventus star Weston McKennie, with goalkeeper Matt Turner between the posts. The USMNT are targeting a run to at least the quarter-finals on home soil.
Türkiye are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2002, when they reached the semi-finals. Vincenzo Montella’s side is built around Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler, Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz and Galatasaray captain Hakan Calhanoglu. Türkiye’s combination of youth and experience makes them a serious threat in Group D.
How to Watch
In the UK, BBC and ITV share coverage. In the US, Fox carries the match in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming on Tubi and Peacock. In Türkiye, TRT holds broadcast rights and streams free to air. Canadian viewers can watch on CTV, TSN and RDS.
History and Records
The United States and Türkiye have met a handful of times in friendlies, most notably a 2-1 Turkish win in a 2024 pre-Euros friendly. The teams have never met at a World Cup. Türkiye’s best finish was third place at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The USMNT’s best came back in 1930, when they reached the semi-finals.
Tickets and Attendance
All tickets are sold via FIFA.com. SoFi Stadium group-stage tickets started from around USD 120, rising for category one and hospitality options. Hospitality packages are distributed through FIFA’s official hospitality partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does United States vs Türkiye start?
Thursday 25 June 2026 at 10:00pm ET (3:00am BST Friday).
Where is United States vs Türkiye being held?
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
How can I watch United States vs Türkiye?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox or Telemundo in the US, TRT in Türkiye.
Have the USA and Türkiye met at a World Cup before?
No. This is their first meeting at a FIFA men’s World Cup.