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The United States and Turkey collide in a Group D showdown that carries serious implications in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The two teams arrive at this match with vastly different World Cup resumes. The USA has qualified 11 times, including five appearances since 2002. Turkey, by contrast, is making just its third-ever World Cup appearance — and its first since a memorable 2002 run that ended with a third-place finish.

Despite the experience gap, the Americans haven’t exactly dominated the tournament in recent memory. Their only Round of 16 exit this decade came at the hands of the Netherlands in 2022, and they’ve only advanced past that stage in the modern era once, with a quarterfinals appearance in 2002.

On the field, the USA will lean on Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie to generate chances, while Turkey counters with a talented core in Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz and Merih Demiral.

Here’s everything you need to know to watch the USA vs. Turkey World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

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USA vs. Turkey free live stream

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USA vs. Turkey channel, live stream

• TV channel: FOX
• Streaming: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.

What time does USA vs. Turkey kick off?

This World Cup clash kicks off Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Here’s how that time translates across the United States time zones:

DateKickoff timeEastern TimeThu., June 2510 p.m.Central TimeThu., June 259 p.m.Mountain TimeThu., June 258 p.m.Pacific TimeThu., June 257 p.m.

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World Cup schedule today and tomorrow

All times Eastern.

Thursday, June 25

• 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.)
• USA vs. Turkey (10 p.m.)

Friday, June 26

• Norway vs. France (3 p.m.)
• Senegal vs. Iraq (3 p.m.)
• Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (8 p.m.)
• Uruguay vs. Spain (8 p.m.)
• Egypt vs. Iran (11 p.m.)
• New Zealand vs. Belgium (11 p.m.)

MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.

Is the United States playing in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the three host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.