Turkiye vs USA World Cup 2026: TV Channels, Streaming, Kick-Off, and Match Preview
The Group D finale between Turkiye and the USA will take place at SoFi Stadium on June 26, 2026. The match kicks off at 03:00 local time. If you're looking to watch the game live, here’s a guide to the TV channels and streaming services broadcasting it worldwide.
International Broadcasters
Coverage varies by country, with broadcasters including FOX Network and Fox Sports in the USA, beIN Sports across many Middle Eastern and African countries, DAZN in Andorra, Italy, and Japan, and numerous others like TSN in Canada, SBS in Australia, and Paramount+ in Colombia.
Using a VPN to Watch from Anywhere
If you face geo-restrictions or blackout issues, a VPN like ExpressVPN can help by letting you connect to a server in a country where the match is broadcast. This way, you can stream the game securely from any location.
Setting Up a VPN
- Download and install a trusted VPN app.
- Connect to a server in a country showing the match (for example, the USA).
- Clear your browser cache or cookies to update your location.
- Access the broadcaster’s website or app to start watching.
Watching on TV
For big-screen viewing, smart TVs and devices like Amazon Fire Stick or Google Chromecast support VPN apps directly. Apple TV, Roku, and gaming consoles usually require using Smart DNS or casting streams from a VPN-connected device.
Team Lineups & Confirmed Squads
Turkiye will line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Uğurcan Çakır
- Defenders: Zeki Çelik (captain), Ozan Kabak, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Eren Elmalı
- Midfielders: Salih Özcan, Orkun Kökçü, Oğuz Aydın, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız
- Forward: Barış Alper Yılmaz
Coach: Vincenzo Montella
USA will also use a 3-4-2-1 setup:
- Goalkeeper: Matt Turner
- Defenders: Joe Scally, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie
- Midfielders: Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie (captain), Timothy Weah, Gio Reyna
- Forward: Brenden Aaronson, Ricardo Pepi
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
Injuries and Suspensions
Neither team has players sidelined due to injury or suspension for this fixture.
Recent Form and Stats
Turkiye enters this match with one win and two losses in their last five games. They recorded wins over Venezuela (2-1) and North Macedonia (4-0) in friendlies but lost World Cup group matches to Australia (0-2) and Paraguay (0-1). They have scored six goals and conceded three in those five matches but failed to score in the World Cup games.
The USA come in with three wins from five matches, including notable group stage victories over Australia (2-0) and Paraguay (4-1). Their losses were against Germany (1-2) and Portugal (0-2). Across these games, they scored 10 goals and conceded 6, holding two clean sheets in group play.
Head-to-Head Record
The teams met three times previously. Turkiye won the latest friendly 2-1 in June 2025. Before that, the USA took two 2-1 victories in 2014 and 2010 friendlies. Each game was decided by a single goal margin.
Group D Standings
The United States lead the group, while Turkiye sits at the bottom heading into this final match.
Kits and Weather
Turkiye will wear their white second kit featuring a port red band, white shorts, and socks trimmed with red. Their goalkeeper dons green. The USA will wear navy blue, with their goalkeeper in yellow. Match officials will be in turquoise.
The weather in Inglewood, California, will be partly sunny with a gentle west wind. Temperature at kick-off is expected around 19°C (66°F) with humidity near 72%, cooling slightly by full-time.
