USA vs. Turkey World Cup 2026: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream Info

The United States will take on Turkey in a crucial Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These teams bring very different World Cup histories to the field. The USA has appeared 11 times, including five tournaments since 2002. Turkey, on the other hand, last played on this stage when they finished third in 2002, marking only their third World Cup appearance overall.

This encounter could strongly influence which team moves forward from Group D. The USA has managed to reach the Round of 16 once in the last decade, falling to the Netherlands in 2022. Their best recent achievement was making the quarterfinals in 2002. Players like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie provide notable firepower for the Americans. Meanwhile, Turkey will rely on talents such as Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Merih Demiral.

Match Time and Venue

The match kicks off on Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. It will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Where to Watch and Stream

In the United States, the match will be broadcast on FOX. For streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can try fubo with a free trial, which streams over 100 live TV channels, including sports networks.

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Other Matches on June 25 and 26 (Eastern Time)

• 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.
• Norway vs. France (June 26) – 3 p.m.
• Senegal vs. Iraq (June 26) – 3 p.m.
• Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (June 26) – 8 p.m.
• Uruguay vs. Spain (June 26) – 8 p.m.
• Egypt vs. Iran (June 26) – 11 p.m.
• New Zealand vs. Belgium (June 26) – 11 p.m.

2026 FIFA World Cup Overview

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, making history as the first hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will occur across 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and more.

This World Cup features an expanded roster of 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104. Countries like Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the United States are among the participants.

Fans can expect English-language broadcasts primarily on FOX and FS1, accessible via streaming services like fubo. Spanish coverage is available through Telemundo and Universo, streamed on platforms such as Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stadium known as New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA's name for MetLife Stadium.