Turkey vs. United States for 2026 World Cup spot today

Turkey and the United States will face each other in their final Group D match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. The game is scheduled for 11 p.m. Argentinian time at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

For Turkey, this match is a formality as they have already been eliminated from the tournament. They suffered defeats in their opening two games, losing 2-0 to Australia and 1-0 to Paraguay. Despite taking over 60 shots, the Turkish team has not managed to score a single goal, falling significantly short of expectations given their squad, which includes notable players like Arda Güler, Kenan Yildiz, and Hakan Çalhanoglu.

In contrast, the United States, one of the tournament's co-hosts, has had a strong start. They have already secured first place in Group D. Their campaign began with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, followed by a 2-0 win against Australia. As group winners, they will proceed to the Round of 16 to play against one of the best third-placed teams.

Fans can watch the match live on TV via TyC Sports and DSports, and stream it on the Paramount+ platform. Live minute-by-minute updates with real-time statistics will also be available on canchallena.com. Betting odds favor the United States to win the match.