USMNT targets perfect group stage vs eliminated Türkiye
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- USMNT has won its first two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay and Australia, clinching first place in its group before the final group-stage game.
- Türkiye enters the June 25, 2026 match in Inglewood, California, already eliminated from the tournament.
- The United States is a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is pursuing a maximum nine points with a group-stage sweep.
- Per the live scoreboard on the page, the US leads Türkiye 1-0 at the 10-minute mark of the match, airing on FOX/TeleFOX One.
Why it matters: A 3-0 group stage hands the USMNT full points and the strongest possible footing heading into the knockout rounds of a World Cup it co-hosts. With Türkiye eliminated and the group already decided, the match is a low-stakes tune-up rather than a do-or-die contest, making it the last chance for the US to sharpen form before elimination play.
