USA vs. Turkey: Kickoff Time, TV, and Streaming Info for World Cup 2026 Clash
The United States faces Turkey in a crucial Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams enter this encounter with different histories on soccer’s biggest stage.
The USA has qualified for the World Cup 11 times, appearing in five tournaments since 2002. Turkey, on the other hand, will make only its third appearance after finishing third in 2002, their last participation.
This game holds weight as it could heavily influence which team advances from Group D. The US reached the Round of 16 just once in the last ten years, falling to the Netherlands in 2022, while their deepest recent run was a quarterfinals berth in 2002.
Star players to watch include the US trio of Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie. Turkey counters with talents like Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Merih Demiral.
Kickoff Schedule
The match takes place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. It will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Where to Watch
FOX will broadcast the match across the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website.
If you want to stream live, fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, allowing access to FOX and other top channels without cable.
Other Matches Around That Time
On the same day:
- Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m. ET)
- Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m. ET)
- Japan vs. Sweden (7 p.m. ET)
- Tunisia vs. Netherlands (7 p.m. ET)
- Paraguay vs. Australia (10 p.m. ET)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be the first held across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and more.
This edition expands the field to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104 in total.
In the US, English broadcasts air on FOX and FS1, accessible via streaming platforms such as fubo. Spanish-language coverage is provided by Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV.
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium (branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium) on July 19, 2026.
US Team Participation
The United States automatically qualified for the tournament as one of the host nations, alongside Canada and Mexico.
