Editor’s be aware: .
INGLEWOOD, CA — It hasn’t been the precise begin the hoped for of the .
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of the match towards Turkey on Thursday, June 25, to take a 2-1 lead into halftime. It was the primary time Turkey scored within the match and the primary time the U.S. has trailed, however the was in a position to reply with a aim within the second half to tie it up.
The early deficit and tie might sound the panic alarms for U.S. followers since it is the final group stage match earlier than the spherical of 32 begins, however no matter how the remainder of the match unfolds, there is not a lot stress to have concerning the long run outlook for the USMNT:
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Fran Santiago, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Fran Santiago, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
A fan wears United States themed footwear and socks outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Jessie Alcheh, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan wears face paint outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Jessie Alcheh, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan wears an eagle masks outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Kiyoshi Mio, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States followers outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Kiyoshi Mio, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium.
(Emilee Chinn, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Fran Santiago, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Fran Santiago, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US benefit from the ambiance earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers pose for {a photograph} forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers pose for {a photograph} forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers pose for {a photograph} forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers pose for {a photograph} forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers pose for {a photograph} forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Los Angeles.
(Harry How, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US are seen earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Emilee Chinn, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
Followers of the US are seen earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between TŸrkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, Calif.
(Emilee Chinn, Getty Pictures)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Jessie Alcheh, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan poses outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Jessie Alcheh, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Jessie Alcheh, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States followers outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Jessie Alcheh, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States fan poses with a flag outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States followers pose outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)
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Followers convey crimson white and blue vitality to World Cup recreation with Turkey
United States followers pose with a flag outdoors the stadium earlier than the match.
(Kiyoshi Mio, IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters)If USA loses or ties at this time, are they out of the World Cup?
The U.S. is all good.
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The USMNT can afford to lose to Turkey because it already gained Group D, subsequently its place within the standings and spot within the spherical of 32 will maintain no matter Thursday’s consequence. The U.S. gained the group after beating and , subsequently making the match towards Turkey irrelevant. within the spherical of 32 on July 1.
That is why coach Mauricio Pochettino went with a lineup that principally consists of reserves.
If something, the U.S. is enjoying to win all three group stage matches, which it has by no means executed in its World Cup historical past.