USMNT prepares for group finale against Türkiye before knockout stage

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

USMNT prepares for group finale against Türkiye before knockout stage
Summary

The USMNT focuses on their final group stage match against Türkiye on June 22 at SoFi Stadium. Having already secured their spot in the Round of 32, players such as Folarin Balogun emphasize preparing for future matches. Coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rotate personnel to manage yellow card risks and avoid injuries. After the match against Türkiye, the Americans will face a third-place team from another group on July 1 in Santa Clara, California.

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  • USMNT won Group D and is set for the Round of 32.
  • Match against Türkiye is seen as low-stakes but important for rhythm.
  • Pochettino plans to rotate players to manage risks for upcoming matches.
  • Knockout stage opponent will be a third-place team determined later.
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  • 9:51 PMYahoo SportsWhy the USMNT isn't thinking about the Round of 32 yet — 'I just focus on the present'
What they're saying
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While fans are already trying to map the knockout bracket, at USMNT camp the attention is still on the final group stage match against Türkiye.

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