The USA Have Already Won Group D
Los Angeles Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Group D | Friday, June 26 | 3am BST
Will the co-hosts keep up their 100% winning record? BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Turkey vs USA preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Turkey Vs USA Preview
After being labelled as one of the 2026 World Cup dark horses, Turkey have been a far cry from the side that earned bronze on their only previous finals appearance in 2002. Even with the likes of Juventus poster boy Kenan Yildiz and Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler, the Crescent-Stars have endured a woeful North American adventure.
A surprise 2-0 loss to Australia on MD1 and a tame 1-0 defeat to Paraguay means Vincenzo Montella’s side are already on their way home. And with that in mind, the Turkey vs USA odds lean towards the co-hosts inflicting a third defeat on the Europeans.
After all, Mauricio Pochettino’s Stars and Stripes have flourished so far. The former Tottenham boss has an extensive talent pool of players at his disposal and the United States are tipped to go far at their own summer extravaganza.
Turkey Vs USA H2H Record
Turkey and USA have met on five previous occasions and the overall H2H is symmetrical. Both nations have two wins each with the remainder ending in stalemate. Interestingly, the Crescent-Stars actually won 2-1 in an international friendly just last summer. Which is something to consider when it comes to World Cup betting on BetVictor.
Turkey vs USA H2H record:
- Jun 07, 2025: USA 1-2 Turkey (international friendly)
- Jun 01, 2014: USA 2-1 Turkey (international friendly)
- May 29, 2010: USA 2-1 Turkey (international friendly)
- Jun 19, 2003: Turkey 2-1 USA (Confederations Cup)
- Sept 04, 1991: Turkey 1-1 USA (international friendly)
Turkey Vs USA Team News
Kenan Yildiz is expected to be passed fit for Turkey having entertained a calf strain. Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu and Real Madrid’s Arda Guler are also in line to start in Los Angeles. Ugurcan Cakir should start between the sticks.
As for the USA, Christian Pulisic could be rested with top-spot already secured. The same applies for Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson. The quartet are all on bookings and Mauricio Pochettino won’t want any of them suspended for the round of 32.
Turkey’s last six in all comps:
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USA’s last six in all comps:
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Turkey Vs USA Predicted Lineups
Turkey predicted lineup:
Cakir; Muldur, Demiral, Kabak, Kadioglu; Ozcan, Calhanoglu; Akgun, Guler, Yildiz; Gul
USA predicted lineup:
Freese; Scally, McKenzie, Trusty, Arfsten; Roldan, Berhalter; Weah, Reyna, Zendejas; Pepi
Turkey Vs USA TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Turkey vs USA is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 3am). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Turkey Vs USA Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the first ever World Cup meeting between Turkey and USA
- Turkey World Cup stats – The Crescent-Stars have registered 62 shots at the 2026 World Cup and are yet to score
- USA World Cup stats – The USA are aiming to win three consecutive World Cup matches for the first-time ever
Top Betting Angles for Turkey vs USA
Over 3.5 goals: Turkey’s leaky defence and the USA’s clinical finishing suggests goals. Online at 8/5.
BTTS (Yes): We fancy Turkey to at least net against a rotated USA side. Available at 4/7.
Anytime goalscorers: Ricardo Pepi (29/20), Tim Weah (5/2), Giovanni Reyna (2/1) and Arda Guler (27/10) all offer value.
Turkey Vs USA Prediction
With both nations’ fate already decided, this will likely be a slightly laid back affair. However, the co-hosts will be gunning for a third successive group stage win and we feel that is exactly what will happen in Los Angeles.
Prediction: Turkey 1-3 USA (11/1)
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