Where to watch live Türkiye vs United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Turkey faces the United States this Thursday (25) in search of at least one victory in the 2026 World Cup, even with elimination already confirmed in Group D. The game, scheduled for 11pm (Brasília time), takes place at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California.
The Turks arrive after two defeats in the group stage and zero points gained. The pressure on coach Vincenzo Montella and the squad has increased in recent weeks, with criticism from the media and fans in the country. Even so, the team has high-level talents such as Arda Güler, from Real Madrid, Kenan Yıldız, from Juventus, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu, from Inter Milan.
On the other hand, the United States has already secured first place in Group D and early classification for the round of 16. With convincing victories in previous rounds, the team led by Mauricio Pochettino can rotate the starting lineup, preserving players with yellow cards and managing the physicality of stars like Christian Pulisic.
The SoFi Stadium should receive a large crowd, with a strong presence of American fans, turning the match into a party for the home team. The stadium, modern and with high capacity, has already hosted other important games of the tournament.
Possible lineups and individual highlights
For Turkey, the formation should follow the 4-2-3-1, with Uğurcan Çakır in goal, defense reinforced by names like Merih Demiral and Ferdi Kadıoğlu, and the offensive trio led by Güler, Yıldız and Çalhanoğlu. The focus is on attacking more freely, without the pressure of needing results to advance.
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In the United States, Pochettino indicated that he should spare some suspended athletes. Matt Turner tends to be the goalkeeper, with options like Giovanni Reyna, Timothy Weah and Ricardo Pepi getting minutes. Pulisic, recovered from injury, could appear on the bench or enter in the second half.
What’s at stake for each side
For Turkey, the clash represents the chance to end its participation with dignity and show the potential of a generation considered one of the most talented in recent years. Returning to the World Cup after 24 years brought high expectations that have not been realized so far.
The USA, on the other hand, uses the game to maintain the competitive rhythm before the round of 16, test combinations and remain undefeated in the group stage. The leadership of Group D guarantees a theoretically more favorable path in the next stage.
Where to watch live
The broadcast will be carried out by TV Globo (open), SporTV (closed), Globoplay and CazéTV on YouTube. The referee will be Mustapha Ghorbal.
