The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group’s second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
Official lineups
USA: Turner – Scally, Richards, Robinson, Antonee Robinson – Adams, McKennie – Pulisic, Reyna, Dest – Sargent.
Turkey: Çakır – Müldür, Söyüncü, Demiral, Karaman – Çalhanoglu, Zeki Çelik – Yıldız, Arda Güler, Tosun – Çetin.
Hello and welcome
Hello everyone. Welcome to France 24’s live coverage of Group D’s final matchday at the FIFA World Cup 2026. We’re tracking two simultaneous kickoffs at 04:00 CEST this Friday – USA vs Turkey from Los Angeles, and Paraguay vs Australia from San Francisco.
The USA face Turkey on Friday in the third and final Group D matchday of the World Cup, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already assured of knockout qualification with two consecutive victories, pursue an immaculate group-stage record and top-spot confirmation.
Turkey, mathematically eliminated after two defeats, seek to salvage pride and a respectable exit. Simultaneously across San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both locked on three points, battle for the group’s second qualifying berth. A loss for either spells tournament elimination.
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