If you missed the Group D battle between Turkiye and the USA at Los Angeles Stadium, you don't have to stay in the dark. Because the final whistle has just blown, official highlight packages are dropping right now.
To catch all the goals, near-misses, and crucial VAR decisions, your best bet is to look directly to FOX's premium World Cup coverage. As the exclusive English-language broadcaster for the tournament in the United States, they provide the quickest and highest-quality recaps available.
For a complete, updated directory of where to stream on-demand game footage, check out Goal's comprehensive guide on how to watch full match replays and highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This hub will keep you completely up to speed on every single matchday as the tournament progresses.
What time did Turkiye vs USA kick off?
Where is Turkiye vs USA being played?
The Türkiye vs. USA World Cup match is being played at SoFi Stadium (officially designated as Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament) located in Inglewood, California. It's the same location that the USMNT kicked off their tournament in, beating Paraguay 4-1.
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Live Group D Standings
The United States has already won Group D and secured advancement to the Round of 32 after clinical wins over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0). No matter today's result, they finish on top.
Türkiye has been eliminated from the tournament. Following back-to-back defeats to Australia (2-0) and Paraguay (1-0), they will finish at the bottom of the group regardless of the outcome.
In the other Group D game today, Paraguay take on Australia. To watch both games at once, check out GOAL's guide to watching two World Cup games simultaneously.
READ MORE: Watch Paraguay vs Australia
Who are USA most likely to play in the next round?
The USA is overwhelmingly likely to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Under the expanded 48-team tournament format, the winner of Group D is designated to play one of the top 3rd-placed teams advancing from either Group B, E, F, I, or J.
Group B wrapped up play yesterday, and Bosnia and Herzegovina secured 3rd place after a 3-1 victory over Qatar. They finished with 4 points and a -1 goal difference. With 4 points, Bosnia is essentially guaranteed to be among the 8 best 3rd-placed teams that move on. To prevent teams from manipulating who they play, FIFA uses a complex automated matrix based on which combinations of 3rd-place teams advance. In 329 out of 330 possible advancement combinations where Group B's 3rd-place team moves on, they are automatically paired against the Winner of Group D (the USA).
If the remaining group stage matches finish with unprecedented statistical anomalies that trigger that 1-in-330 bracket deviation, the USA's opponent would pivot to a 3rd-place finisher from one of the other designated groups playing today and tomorrow:
- Group E: Ivory Coast, Ecuador, or Curaçao
- Group F: Sweden, Japan, or Netherlands
- Group I: Senegal or Iraq
- Group J: Algeria, Austria, or Jordan
Turkiye vs USA Live Streams
Turkey vs USA will be broadcast live in the United States on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming of both channels available via Fubo who offer new customers a free five day trial.
READ MORE: Today's FW2026 TV schedule
Can I watch Turkiye vs USA for free?
Yes, you can absolutely watch the Türkiye vs. USA World Cup match completely for free.
The most straightforward way to catch the action without spending a dime is through traditional broadcast television. Simply plug a standard OTA digital antenna into your TV. Because FOX is a major over-the-air broadcast network, you can pick up your local affiliate's live feed in high definition for free.
If you don't have an antenna or prefer to watch the match on your phone, tablet, or smart TV, you can take advantage of free trials from premium live TV streaming services. Just make sure to cancel before the trial window closes if you want to avoid being charged.
Celebrated for its heavy emphasis on sports, Fubo carries local FOX stations in nearly every U.S. market. You can sign up for a Fubo free trial to stream the game live and play around with their multi-view setup.
Another great avenue that includes your local FOX affiliate in its core lineups. You can grab a DirecTV Stream free trial to enjoy the match with crisp stream quality and zero upfront commitments.
How to watch Turkiye vs USA with a VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
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Is Turkiye vs USA on FOX or FS1?
Turkiye vs USA from Group D is being broadcast live on the main FOX network (as well as streaming on the Fox One and Fox Sports apps), rather than FS1.
Is the game on Telemundo or Universo?
Today's Turkiye vs USA game is on Telemundo in the United States.
Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?
John Strong and former United States midfielder Stu Holden are FOX's commentary team, with Mark Clattenberg offering insight as a rules analyst and Jenny Taft and Tom Rinaldi reporting from pitchside at SoFi Stadium.
Luis Omar Tapia and Diego Balado will commentate for Telemundo. Adriana Monsalve hosts and is joined by Jozy Altidore, Diego Lugano, Alejandro Berry, Alejandro Bedoya, Manuel Sanchez, Carlota Vizmanos and Jaime Herrera.
Turkiye vs USA Match Preview
Turkey and the United States meet at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood in the final Group D fixture of the 2026 World Cup. For Vincenzo Montella's side, it is a dead rubber with a bitter edge — Turkey were eliminated before this game even arrived, having lost to both Australia and Paraguay in the opening two rounds.
The Turkish Football Federation has publicly backed Montella despite the early exit, but that will do little to lift a squad that has nothing left to play for in North America. Turkey's World Cup return, long awaited after their absence from the 2022 tournament, has ended in disappointment.
For the United States, the picture could not be more different. Mauricio Pochettino's side have already secured a place in the knockout rounds, picking up wins over Paraguay and Australia to top Group D. The question now is not whether they advance, but how they arrive.
Pochettino has spoken openly about the belief running through this squad, and the results have backed it up. A 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 2-0 victory against Australia have made the USMNT one of the stories of this tournament so far.
The biggest individual storyline heading into this fixture is Christian Pulisic. The captain missed the Australia game with a reaggravated calf injury but has returned to training and confirmed he is ready to feature if called upon. His availability gives Pochettino an important decision to make in a game that carries reduced stakes for the Americans.
Folarin Balogun, meanwhile, has been one of the breakout performers of the tournament's opening weeks, sitting near the top of the Golden Boot standings and attracting significant transfer interest from clubs in England.
Confirmed team news & squads
Turkiye vs USA lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- V. Montella
- M. Pochettino
Türkiye confirmed starting XI: Uğurcan Çakır; Zeki Çelik (captain), Ozan Kabak, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Eren Elmalı; Salih Özcan, Orkun Kökçü; Oğuz Aydın, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız; Barış Alper Yılmaz. Coach: Vincenzo Montella.
USA confirmed starting XI: Matt Turner; Joe Scally, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie; Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie (captain); Timothy Weah, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson; Ricardo Pepi. Coach: Mauricio Pochettino.
Turkiye Team News
Despite registering 33 attempts on goal against Paraguay, Türkiye has yet to score a goal at this World Cup. Because of this, Montella is caught between rotating his squad or fielding his strongest attacking pieces one last time to avoid heading home completely empty-handed
Mainstays like captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Real Madrid prodigy Arda Güler, and Juventus winger Kenan Yıldız are fully fit. While there may be some minor tweaks in the defensive unit, expect Montella to lean on his high-profile attackers to finally break their tournament duck.
USA Team News
Pochettino explicitly stated that the four players carrying a yellow card - Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson - will not be in the starting eleven. They are being completely bubble-wrapped to avoid a suspension for the Round of 32.
Additionally, Veteran 38-year-old captain Tim Ream and fullback Sergiño Dest are also highly likely to be rested after heavy workloads and managing pre-tournament knocks.
Captain Christian Pulisic is back in training after sitting out the Australia match. Today will be about carefully managing his minutes to get him sharp for July without overextending him.
Mainstays who haven't seen the pitch yet - like Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, and goalkeeper Matt Turner - could get their first starts of the tournament.
Form
Turkey arrive at this fixture having lost both of their previous World Cup group games. They followed a disappointing opening round defeat against Australia (0-2), with another loss against a Paraguay side that played most of the game with ten men (0-1).
The USMNT are two for two in the World Cup, to date. They exploded into the tournament with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, and cemented their position as group winners with a 2-0 follow-up win over Australia in Matchday 2 at the Seattle Stadium.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these two sides came in June 2025, when Turkey won 2-1 against the United States in a friendly. Prior to that, the USA had won back-to-back friendlies against Turkey — a 2-1 victory in June 2014 and another 2-1 win in May 2010.
Confirmed kits
Both Turkiye and the USA will wear their second kits. Turkiye will be wearing a white shirt with a port red band across it, plus white shorts and socks with a red trim. Their goalkeeper will wear a green kit.
The USA will wear a navy blue kit, with their goalkeeper wearing yellow.
The match officials will wear turquoise.
Weather
There will be sunny intervals with a gentle breeze from the west in Inglewood, California. The temperature will be 66°F (19°C) with humidity at 72% at kick-off, with the temperature falling to 64°F (18°C) and the humidity rising to 80% by full-time.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Turkiye vs USA today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
Can I watch the game on the big screen?
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel number is the FOX network?
Because FOX is a major broadcast network, there is no single universal channel number. Instead, FOX relies on local affiliate stations across the country, meaning your specific channel number depends entirely on where you live and which TV provider you use.
With an OTA (over-the-air) antenna, here are the channel numbers in major local markets:
Market / City | Local Affiliate | Channel Number (OTA, DirecTV, DISH) |
New York City | WNYW | Channel 5 |
Los Angeles | KTTV | Channel 11 |
Chicago | WFLD | Channel 32 |
Philadelphia | WTXF | Channel 29 |
Dallas–Fort Worth | KDFW | Channel 4 |
San Francisco / Oakland | KTVU | Channel 2 |
Atlanta | WAGA | Channel 5 |
Houston | KRIV | Channel 26 |
Washington, D.C. | WTTG | Channel 5 |
Boston | WFXT | Channel 25 |
Phoenix | KSAZ | Channel 10 |
Seattle / Tacoma | KCPQ | Channel 13 |
Can I watch Turkiye vs USA with Spanish commentary in the USA?
Yes - and there are several different ways of doing so. With the game being shown live on Telemundo, Americans can watch the game with an OTA antenna.
If you do not have an OTA antenna, there are a number of different streaming platforms that carry Telemundo. Two such platforms, Fubo and DirecTV Stream, offer new customers a free five day trial.
Last, but certainly by no means least, one other way to watch Turkiye vs USA in the FIFA World Cup with Spanish commentary is through NBC's very own direct-to-consumer streaming service Peacock.
What is the cheapest way to watch World Cup soccer?
With less than 30 days to go in the tournament, the cheapest price you can pay to watch the remaining action of the FIFA World Cup is $7.99 with Peacock. Buyer beware, however - Peacock's coverage of the tournament is in Spanish-language only.
If you are a Spanish speaker, you may also wish to consider Fubo's Latino Plan. As well as granting users access to Telemundo or Universo, there are additional channels for Spanish speaking sports fans to enjoy including ESPN Deportes and FOX Deportes. Fubo's Latino Plan costs $19.99 with half-price introductory offers often available for the first 30 days.
The cheapest way to watch the World Cup in English language is with an OTA digital antenna. If you don't currently own one, you can pick one up for as little as $25.
If you prefer, streaming services are also available. You can take advantage of the free five day trials available from Fubo and DirecTV Stream or find out their cheapest monthly plans in GOAL's comprehensive guide to the cheapest ways to watch FIFA World Cup soccer.