USA and Turkiye soccer match starts late in World Cup group stage

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:33 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

USA and Turkiye soccer match starts late in World Cup group stage
Summary

The USMNT faces Turkiye in their final group stage match tonight at SoFi Stadium at 10 p.m. ET. The late kickoff, aligned with the Pacific Time Zone, allows for better television viewership and minimizes travel for the U.S. team. This match has no impact on group standings as the United States has already secured the top spot. Earlier matches today began at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET.

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  • Match starts at 10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • U.S. has already secured top spot in their group.
  • Earlier matches in the tournament started at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET.
  • Late start aids in minimizing travel for the U.S. team.
  • Kickoff time reflects Pacific Time Zone scheduling.
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  • 8:33 PMYahoo SportsWhy USA soccer game starts so late tonight vs. Turkiye despite World Cup schedule running all day
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The USMNT is going to keep people up late on Thursday.

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