Turkey vs United States, Worldcup 2026 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Turkey vs United States — Worldcup at SoFi Stadium.
- Turkey 3 games · 3 pts (2026/26)
- United States 3 games · 6 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Mustapha Ghorbal
- Assistant 1 Mokrane Gourari
- Assistant 2 Abbes Akram Zerhouni (Algeria)
4 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 7.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Turkey | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #13 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 1 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 8 |
| 5 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Turkey this season
Turkey this season
67%
Clean Sheets
United States this season
United States this season
Turkey are 16th (3 pts). United States are 13th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Turkey
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
United States
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to SoFi Stadium that hosts another battle between Turkey and United States.
- 3' United States is taking the lead after the goal scored by Auston Trusty on 3.
- 8' It looks surprising Turkey does not make any changes. Orkun Kokcu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' What a strike from Arda Guler! The score is 1-1.
- 15' United States started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 19' It’s gonna be a card for Sebastian Berhalter.
- 24' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Turkey that had 154 games and scored 16 goals.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' What a strike from Orkun Kokcu! The score is 2-1.
- 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. United States is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 49' GOAL! Sebastian Berhalter scores on 49.
- 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
- 58' United States manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Christian Pulisic is hanging Tim Weah on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' United States seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 68' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 73' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Sergino Dest. He replaces Gio Reyna on 76 minute.
- 77' The whistle greets Brenden Aaronson as he departs to be replaced by Alejandro Zendejas.
- 82' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 84' Another substitution for Turkey to replace Zeki Celik by Caglar Soyuncu on 84 minute.
- 86' The United States manager makes a substitution. Weston McKennie departs to be replaced by Malik Tillman.
- 88' It is a substitution in Turkey team. Orkun Kokcu is replaced by Kaan Ayhan on 88 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Turkey to replace Oguz Aydin by Mert Muldur on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for United States.
Lineups
Turkey Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Orkun Kokcu ↓ Kaan Ayhan 88'
-
2
Zeki Celik ↓ Caglar Soyuncu 84'
- 5
- 23
- 15
- 14
- 8
-
24
Oguz Aydin ↓ Mert Muldur 90'
-
21
Baris Yilmaz ↓ Irfan Kahveci 90'
- 13
-
11
Kenan Yildiz ↓ Can Uzun 84'
Bench
- 20
-
4
Caglar Soyuncu ↑ 84'
-
22
Kaan Ayhan ↑ 88'
- 10
- 19
-
18
Mert Muldur ↑ 90'
- 1
- 3
- 12
- 16
- 7
- 25
-
17
Irfan Kahveci ↑ 90'
-
26
Can Uzun ↑ 84'
- 9
Coach
Vincenzo Montella
United States Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
-
21
Tim Weah ↓ Christian Pulisic 58'
-
8
Weston McKennie ↓ Malik Tillman 86'
- 1
- 6
- 22
-
23
Joseph Scally ↓ Alex Freeman 77'
- 12
- 11
- 9
-
7
Gio Reyna ↓ Sergino Dest 76'
- 14
Bench
- 13
- 5
-
10
Christian Pulisic ↑ 58'
- 19
-
26
Alejandro Zendejas ↑ 77'
- 4
- 24
-
2
Sergino Dest ↑ 76'
- 20
- 3
-
17
Malik Tillman ↑ 86'
- 25
-
16
Alex Freeman ↑ 77'
- 18
Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaan Ayhan | 1 |
| Arda Guler | 1 |
| Auston Trusty | 1 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | 1 |
| Orkun Kokcu | 1 |
Head to Head
Turkey Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
Turkey xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.27
United States xG
I would bet for:
Turkey or United States 78% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Turkey win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Turkey or Draw
58%
Draw or United States
64%
Turkey or United States
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Turkey win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
5%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 4
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Turkey
| Handicap | Turkey covers | Push | United States covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 14% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 19% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Turkey keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
United States keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.