Group D standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Turkey
The final group game — Turkey's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
United States
An opening win over Turkey would be a major statement and strengthen United States's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Turkey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 29 | 14 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 3 | 12 |
| Best WC Finish | Third place (2002) | Semifinals (1930) |
| Manager | Vincenzo Montella | Mauricio Pochettino |
| How They Qualified | UEFA Playoff Path C winner | Host nation — automatic qualification |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Round of 16 — lost to Netherlands |
| Captain | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Christian Pulisic |
Prediction
Turkey 1 — 2 United States
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. United States (ranked 14th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Turkey have appeared at 3 World Cups. United States have appeared at 12.
Turkey are ranked 29th in the world. United States are ranked 14th.
This match takes place at SoFi Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · Capacity: 70,000
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