Where to Watch Turkiye vs USA at World Cup 2026: TV, Streaming, Kick-off Time & Team Lineups
The final Group D match at the 2026 World Cup between Turkiye and the USA is set to kick off at SoFi Stadium on June 26, 2026, at 03:00 local time. Fans worldwide can catch the action on various TV channels and streaming platforms, depending on their country.
TV Channels and Streaming Options by Country
The match will be broadcast internationally through multiple broadcasters. Here’s a selection:
- Albania: Digitalb
- Australia: SBS On Demand
- Brazil: Globo (SporTV)
- Canada: TSN
- France: beIN Sports France
- Germany: Magenta TV
- Great Britain: ITVX
- USA: FOX Network and Fox Sports
This list is not exhaustive; many more countries have designated broadcasters. If you face geo-restrictions accessing your usual service, using a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN can help you connect to servers in countries where the match is available, bypassing regional blackouts.
Step-by-Step: Watching with a VPN
- Subscribe and install a reputable VPN app.
- Connect to a server in a country broadcasting the game.
- Clear browser cache or cookies to update location data.
- Visit the broadcaster’s site or app to start streaming.
For watching on bigger screens, most Android TVs and devices such as Fire TV Stick or Chromecast support VPN apps natively. Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles usually require Smart DNS services or casting streams from a VPN-connected device.
Starting Lineups and Team News
Turkiye will line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Uğurcan Çakır guarding the goal. The defense includes Zeki Çelik (captain), Ozan Kabak, and Abdülkerim Bardakcı. Midfielders Salih Özcan and Orkun Kökçü will provide support along with attackers Oğuz Aydın, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız, and Barış Alper Yılmaz. Vincenzo Montella manages the squad.
USA sets up in a 4-3-3 formation led by goalkeeper Matt Turner. The backline features Joe Scally, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, and Mark McKenzie. Sebastian Berhalter and Weston McKennie (captain) control midfield while Timothy Weah, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, and Ricardo Pepi attack. Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach.
No players are sidelined due to injuries or suspensions for this match.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Turkiye has had mixed results with two wins and three losses in their last five matches. Their World Cup outings included losses to Australia (0-2) and Paraguay (0-1), despite earlier friendly victories over Venezuela and North Macedonia. They've netted six goals but none in the World Cup games so far.
The USA boasts three wins and two losses in their recent five matches. Highlights include a 2-0 win over Australia and a 4-1 triumph against Paraguay during the group stage. They kept clean sheets in both World Cup games, signaling solid defensive form.
The teams last met in June 2025, with Turkiye winning 2-1 in a friendly. Historically, each encounter has been close, ending with just a one-goal margin.
Group D Standings Before the Match
The USA leads Group D, while Turkiye sits at the bottom. This match will decide final group positions.
Kits and Match Conditions
Both sides will wear their secondary kits. Turkiye’s outfit features a white shirt with a port red band, white shorts, and socks trimmed in red, with the goalkeeper in green. The USA sports a navy blue kit, while their goalkeeper wears yellow. Match officials will wear turquoise.
The weather forecast for Inglewood, California, predicts sunny spells and a gentle west breeze. Temperatures at kickoff are expected around 19°C (66°F) with 72% humidity, dropping slightly by full time.
