TürkiyevsUnited States

Türkiye edged United States 3–2. Goalscorers — Türkiye: Arda Güler 10', Baris Alper Yilmaz 31', Kaan Ayhan 98'; United States: Auston Trusty 3', Sebastian Berhalter 49'.

Türkiye met United States in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 26, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group D, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

United States go in ranked 16th in the FIFA World Ranking to Türkiye's 22nd — a gap of 6 places that is narrow enough that form, fitness and the occasion may matter more than seeding. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Türkiye of UEFA against United States of CONCACAF — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage. As one of the three host nations, United States can count on home support across the tournament, an advantage that has historically lifted host teams.

Türkiye arrive at the 2026 World Cup ranked 22nd in the world and representing UEFA.

The United States enter the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts, bringing an unprecedented level of excitement, investment, and pressure to a tournament that could be transformative for football in America. As one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico, the USMNT will enjoy home-crowd advantage in what is expected to be the most commercially successful World Cup in history.

United States: The United States' best World Cup finish was third place in the inaugural 1930 tournament.

The match is scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026 at 02:00 AM (10:00 PM ET).