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 World Cup. Both teams carry distinct histories in this tournament. The USA has participated 11 times, with five appearances since 2002. Turkey, on the other hand, returns to the World Cup after a long absence, their last appearance being a third-place finish in 2002. This event marks only Turkey's third time competing at this level.

When Does USA vs Turkey Kick Off?

The match is set for Thursday, June 25, 10 p.m. Eastern Time at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Here are the kickoff times across US time zones:

• Eastern Time: 10 p.m.
• Central Time: 9 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 8 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 7 p.m.

Where to Watch USA vs Turkey

The match will be televised on FOX in the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, making it a convenient choice to watch live without cable.

Key Players to Watch

The USA squad features talents like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie. For Turkey, players such as Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Merih Demiral are expected to play pivotal roles.

Other Matches on June 25

Aside from the USA vs Turkey game, several other group matches occur that day (all times Eastern):

• Curaçao vs Ivory Coast at 4 p.m.
• Ecuador vs Germany at 4 p.m.
• Japan vs Sweden at 7 p.m.
• Tunisia vs Netherlands at 7 p.m.
• Paraguay vs Australia at 10 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It’s the first World Cup held across three countries, with 16 host cities spread across North America.

Featuring an expanded field of 48 teams, the competition includes nations such as Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and Turkey, among others.

There will be a total of 104 matches, including group stages and knockout rounds. Matches will air on networks like FOX and FS1 in English, with Spanish broadcasts on Telemundo and Universo. Streaming options vary but include platforms like fubo and Peacock.

Final Match Details

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.