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USMNT prepares for Türkiye with rotation in final Group D match

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

USMNT prepares for Türkiye with rotation in final Group D match
Summary

The USMNT faces Türkiye Thursday at SoFi Stadium in a Group D match with no implications for advancement. Coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to rotate his lineup, resting players at risk of suspension while assessing returning player Christian Pulisic's fitness. Pochettino aims for a competitive performance despite the match's low stakes. The USMNT seeks to enter the knockout rounds healthy, as they prepare for their Round of 32 match on Wednesday. Türkiye has been eliminated after two losses in the group stage.

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  • •USMNT plays Türkiye Thursday at SoFi Stadium.
  • •Pochettino to rotate lineup, resting key players.
  • •Pulisic expected to play after calf injury recovery.
  • •Match has no impact on Group D standings.
  • •Türkiye eliminated with two losses in group stage.
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What they're saying
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The USMNT’s biggest goal is arriving healthy for the Round of 32, but Mauricio Pochettino says Thursday’s match is far from an afterthought.

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