On June 26, 2026, Turkey will take on the USA in the 2026 World Cup, with the match set to kick off at 03:00 UK Time. This encounter will be part of the Group D conclusion, taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, at 10 PM ET. Both matches in the group will start simultaneously. The USA has already secured the top spot in the group with six points and is guaranteed a place in the Round of 32, regardless of the outcome of this match. In contrast, Turkey finds themselves eliminated after suffering two consecutive defeats against Australia and Paraguay, failing to score a single goal in the tournament. Vincenzo Montella's squad entered the tournament with significant expectations. Players like Arda Guler, who was named the Champions League’s Revelation of the Season at Real Madrid, Hakan Calhanoglu, captain of Inter Milan, and Kenan Yildiz, a key player for Juventus, were anticipated to lead the attack. Despite having a strong midfield on paper, Turkey could not find the net in 180 minutes of play, marking their earliest exit from a tournament since Euro 2020. Their opening match ended in a 0-2 loss to Australia, which highlighted their defensive weaknesses and struggles in front of goal. The subsequent 0-1 defeat to Paraguay occurred even though Turkey dominated possession and statistics, but they were unable to convert their chances. With their tournament hopes dashed, Montella will likely use this final game to evaluate his squad, though Turkey's attacking players will aim to leave the group stage with a positive performance. They will not approach the game passively and will seek to make an impact before exiting the competition.