The United States and Turkey will play their final 2026 World Cup group stage match on Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in California. The U.S. has already secured first place in Group D with victories over Australia (2-0) and Paraguay (4-1), while Turkey will be looking to end its tournament with a win after being eliminated following two consecutive losses.

Streaming and Broadcast Options

In the U.S. ., the match will be broadcast on FOX and streamed on platforms such as Fubo (via the Fubo Sports + News package), Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and DirecTV. A five-day free trial is available for some services; the official World Cup streamer, Fox One, is also offering a three-day free trial and ed pricing through July. Outside the U.S. ., the match will be available on ITVX in the UK and SBS on Demand in Australia, both for free, as In Spanish, the match will air on Telemundo and stream on Peacock. DAZN is the streaming option in some international markets, and a virtual private network (VPN) may be required for viewers abroad.

Team Form and Motivation

With the U.S. already qualified for the Round of 32, head coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate the squad and give younger players or substitutes more game time. However, Pochettino has warned that some key players, such as Christian Pulisic, are expected to start — the U.S. has scored six goals in two matches and conceded just one, indicating strong attacking and defensive capabilities. For Turkey, this match is a chance to avoid finishing the group stage winless for the first time since 2002 — Despite creating 33 shots against Paraguay, Turkey failed to score in either of its two matches, raising questions about its finishing ability. Coach Vincenzo Montella will likely adopt a more defensive approach, aiming to protect against further humiliation and possibly test new strategies for future tournaments.

Match Analysis and Tactical Outlook

Experts predict the U.S. will control possession and tempo, with a focus on wide attacks, overlapping fullbacks, and quick crosses. This could lead to more corner kicks and chances to test the Turkish defense. Turkey, on the other hand, is expected to play a deeper defensive line, focusing on compact shape and counterattacks. While the U.S. has the advantage in form and fitness, Turkey could push for a surprise result. The match could also see increased set-piece activity, particularly if the U.S. attempts to dominate the final third or if Turkey tries to exploit defensive gaps. Both teams have tactical options to adjust the flow of the match, making for a potentially intriguing final group stage encounter.