World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey
Summary
The U.S. men's soccer team is set to play their last group-stage game in the 2026 World Cup against Turkey, who have not won any matches and are already out of the tournament. The U.S. has already won their group and secured a place in the knockout round but must decide how to use key players who could miss the next game if they get another yellow card.Key Facts
- The U.S. won Group D and will advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
- The U.S. plays Turkey, a team without any wins or goals in this World Cup.
- Christian Pulisic returned to training after missing a previous game.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino must decide how much to play Pulisic and other players with yellow cards.
- Players Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson risk missing the next game if they get another yellow card.
- The U.S. has won back-to-back World Cup matches for the first time since 1930.
- The U.S. scored six goals in its first two matches, nearly matching its best ever World Cup record.
- Turkey is playing in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years and is already eliminated.
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