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Mauricio Pochettino plans changes as Pulisic eyes return for USA vs Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino plans changes as Pulisic eyes return for USA vs Turkey

Summary

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino will rotate his squad for their upcoming World Cup match against Turkey after qualifying for the Round of 32. Pochettino confirmed that players Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson, and Chris Richards will be rested to avoid second yellow card suspensions. Christian Pulisic, who missed the previous match due to a calf issue, indicated he feels ready to participate but awaits Pochettino's decision. The USA has recorded victories over Paraguay and Australia in the tournament so far.

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•USA qualified for the Round of 32 with wins over Paraguay and Australia.
•Pochettino will rest key players to prevent yellow card suspensions.
•Pulisic has returned to training and is hopeful to play against Turkey.
•The match is significant for maintaining team momentum heading into knockout rounds.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — USA’s Mauricio Pochettino confirms lineup changes in next World Cup match amid Christian Pulisic’s injury concern

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USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate his squad against Turkey after they sealed their Round of 32 berth in this year’s World Cup, following back-to-back wins against Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0). Pochettino noted that Tyler Adams,…
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