USA vs. Turkey World Cup 2026: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream Details
The United States and Turkey will meet in a crucial Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams come with distinct World Cup histories and ambitions for this tournament.
USA has qualified for the World Cup 11 times, including five appearances since 2002. In contrast, Turkey has only participated twice before, last making a notable run to third place back in 2002. This event marks Turkey's third participation on soccer’s biggest stage.
When Does USA vs. Turkey Kick Off?
The match will take place on Thursday, June 25, starting at 10 p.m. Eastern Time at SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California. Here’s how kickoff times translate across U.S. time zones:
How to Watch USA vs. Turkey
This exciting clash will be broadcast on FOX in the United States. Fans can also stream the game live on platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, which might be a great way to watch without cable. The streaming service includes access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels.
Key Players and Stakes
The outcome of this match will heavily influence which team advances from Group D. The U.S. has only reached the Round of 16 once in the last decade, losing to the Netherlands in 2022. Its best modern-era performance was reaching the quarterfinals in 2002.
American fans will look to stars like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie for offensive firepower. Meanwhile, Turkey counts on players such as Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Merih Demiral to make an impact.
World Cup 2026 Schedule Highlights
Alongside USA vs. Turkey at 10 p.m. ET on June 25, several other matches are scheduled:
- Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)
- Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m.)
- Japan vs. Sweden (7 p.m.)
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands (7 p.m.)
- Paraguay vs. Australia (10 p.m.)
Matches on June 26 include Norway vs. France at 3 p.m. ET and Egypt vs. Iran at 11 p.m. ET.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. For the first time, three countries will host the event: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America, including Los Angeles, Toronto, and Mexico City.
This edition expands to 48 teams, up from 32, resulting in 104 total matches. It offers more chances for countries to compete and progress through an extended knockout phase.
Viewing Options for the Tournament
In the U.S., English-language coverage appears primarily on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish speakers can watch through Telemundo and Universo, which stream on DIRECTV and Peacock.
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for FIFA purposes.
