Turkey vs USA, FIFA WC 2026: Live streaming, time, squads
Synopsis
The USA enter their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group game already through as Group D winners, giving Pochettino room to rotate — while Turkey, scoreless and eliminated, are playing purely for pride. Indian fans can catch the 7:30 AM IST kick-off live on Zee5 or Unite8 Sports channels.
Key Takeaways
USA have already qualified as Group D winners after back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia .
Turkey are eliminated with two defeats and have yet to score a goal in the tournament.
Kick-off is at 7:30 AM IST on Friday, 27 June 2025 at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood .
Live streaming is available on Zee5 (subscription required); TV broadcast on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 , and Unite8 Sports 2 HD .
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal .
Coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate the USA squad ahead of the Round of 32 .
Turkey face the United States in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D fixture on Friday, 27 June 2025, at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, with kick-off set for 7:30 AM IST. For Indian viewers, the match is available live on Zee5 and on Unite8 Sports TV channels.
Match Context and Stakes
The United States enter this contest having already wrapped up Group D with back-to-back victories over Paraguay and Australia, guaranteeing top spot and a place in the Round of 32 as group winners. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has the luxury of rotating his squad, with fringe players set to get valuable minutes ahead of the knockout phase.
Turkey, managed by Vincenzo Montella, arrive in a far grimmer position. Consecutive defeats have eliminated them from contention, and a glaring lack of attacking output — the side is yet to score in the tournament — has compounded their misery. For Montella's men, the match is about salvaging pride and avoiding the ignominy of finishing the group stage without a point or a goal.
Why This Match Still Matters
While the result carries no bearing on standings, the fixture is far from inconsequential. For the USA, it is a live dress rehearsal under competitive conditions — a chance to build cohesion with the bench squad and arrive at the knockouts with confidence intact. Notably, finishing the group stage with a perfect record would send a message to potential Round of 32 opponents.
For Turkey, a goal or a result — however unlikely — could provide a psychological foothold for future campaigns. The squad contains genuine quality in Kenan Yildiz, Arda Guler, and Hakan Calhanoglu, and Montella will be desperate to see at least some of that quality translate on the pitch before the tournament ends for his side.
Referee Mustapha Ghorbal will oversee the contest. Given the contrasting trajectories, the hosts are clear favourites to close out the group stage with a third straight win.
How to Watch Turkey vs USA Live in India
Live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is available on the Zee5 platform and app in India — a subscription is required. For TV viewers, the match will be broadcast on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD channels.
Key Match Details
Date and kick-off: Friday, 27 June 2025, 7:30 AM IST
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, USA
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal
Full Squads
Turkey:
Goalkeepers: Ugurcan Cakir, Altay Bayindir, Berke Ozer.
Defenders: Merih Demiral, Caglar Soyuncu, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Samet Akaydin, Eren Elmali, Mert Muldur, Zeki Celik, Ferdi Kadioglu, Yusuf Akcicek.
Midfielders: Hakan Calhanoglu, Orkun Kökçü, İsmail Yüksek, Salih Özcan, Okay Yokuşlu, Kaan Ayhan, Irfan Can Kahveci, Can Uzun.
Forwards: Kenan Yildiz, Arda Guler, Kerem Akturkoglu, Bariş Alper Yilmaz, Cengiz Under, Semih Kilicsoy, Bertug Yildirim, Deniz Gul.
United States of America:
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner.
Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty.
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman.
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Haji Wright, Alejandro Zendejas.
Point of View
And an eliminated side searching for a consolation that has so far eluded them entirely. Turkey's failure to score in any group match is not a minor footnote — it points to a structural disconnect between their individual talent (Guler, Yildiz, Calhanoglu are genuine world-class names) and collective output under Montella. For the USA, the real story is what Pochettino does with the rotation: who steps up among the fringe players could define the team's depth for a deep knockout run on home soil.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Turkey vs USA FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The match takes place on Friday, 27 June 2025, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA. Kick-off is at 7:30 AM IST.
Where can I watch Turkey vs USA live in India?
Indian viewers can stream the match live on the Zee5 platform and app, which requires a subscription. TV viewers can watch on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD channels.
What is at stake for Turkey and the USA in this match?
The USA have already qualified as Group D winners and are using this match to rotate their squad ahead of the Round of 32. Turkey are eliminated after two consecutive defeats and are playing for pride, with the added motivation of scoring their first goal of the tournament.
Who is the referee for the Turkey vs USA match?
Mustapha Ghorbal has been appointed as the referee for the Group D fixture between Turkey and the United States.
Who are the key players to watch in Turkey vs USA?
For Turkey, Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Hakan Calhanoglu are the standout names, though they are yet to produce a goal in the competition. For the USA, Christian Pulisic leads the attack, while fringe players across the squad are expected to get opportunities under Mauricio Pochettino's rotation.
