Turkey - USA Live: Berhalter Restores Parity in Four-Goal Thriller
Christian Pulisic returned from injury as the USMNT chased an unbeaten group stage and Turkey sought to avoid a winless exit.
- On Friday, the USA faced Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for their final Group D match, with the USMNT already assured of knockout qualification while Turkey sought to salvage pride.
- Turkey's Orkun Kokcu opened the scoring with a precise strike inside the right post, yet the USMNT responded when Sebastian Berhalter unleashed a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner.
- Christian Pulisic made a highly anticipated return from injury, replacing Timothy Weah, while goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir produced an outstanding save to deny the USA star during the second half.
- Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay remained locked at 0-0 as both teams battled for the second qualifying berth in Group D, with a loss spelling elimination.
- The outcome of the Australia versus Paraguay match determines which nation advances alongside the USMNT from Group D, as a loss for either spells tournament elimination from the World Cup.
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There was nothing to lose for the US and nothing to win for Turkey. But for the co-host, it sets an unexpected damper in the general rehearsal before the knockout round.
Turkey - USA live: Berhalter restores parity in four-goal thriller
The United States face Turkey on Friday in the final Group D matchday, kicking off at 4am CEST from Los Angeles. The USMNT, already qualified, pursue an unbeaten record and top-spot confirmation. Simultaneously in San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay, both on three points, battle for the group's second qualifying berth; a loss might mean elimination. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.
The 2026 World Cup Group D matches conclude early Friday morning. The United States, already in first place, will face Turkey, who are still winless and out of the running. Meanwhile, Australia and Paraguay will battle for second place in the group.
THE WORLD LIVES ON TVMAX Americans will seek to close the phase of groups with a perfect score, but they will have Turks in front who will play for honor. It tunes the game HERE
A duel of minor importance: Turkey has definitely left, on the other hand, the USA is already a group winner (4 o'clock/ live ORF).
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