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

The United States faces Turkey in a key Group D matchup during the 2026 World Cup. Both teams come with different histories on this stage. The USA has qualified for the World Cup 11 times, including five appearances since 2002. Turkey last appeared in 2002, when they finished third, making this their third overall tournament.

Kickoff Time

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

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

Where to Watch: TV and Streaming

The game will air on FOX across the United States. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New subscribers can access fubo’s free trial to watch without cable, which also offers over 100 live TV channels including ESPN, ABC, and CBS.

Key Players to Watch

USA boasts talents like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie. On the other side, Turkey features players such as Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Merih Demiral. This clash will influence which team progresses beyond the group stage.

World Cup 2026 Overview

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it's hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches are spread across 16 cities in North America, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This World Cup expands to 48 teams, up from 32, meaning more matches and a larger knockout phase. Some participating nations include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, and Uruguay.

Additional Matches on June 25 and 26 (Eastern Time)

• June 25: 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.)
• June 26: Norway vs. France (3 p.m.), Senegal vs. Iraq (3 p.m.), Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (8 p.m.), Uruguay vs. Spain (8 p.m.), Egypt vs. Iran (11 p.m.), New Zealand vs. Belgium (11 p.m.)

Streaming and Broadcast Information for the Tournament

In the US, English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via streaming on fubo. Spanish-language coverage is available through Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV. Check schedules carefully to confirm start times for your preferred matches.

Final Match Details

The final takes place Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in FIFA terms as New York-New Jersey Stadium.