Overview
- The United States clinched first place in Group D and will play Türkiye in a final group match on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino said he will rest the four U.S. players carrying yellow cards—Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson—to avoid suspensions for the Round of 32.
- Christian Pulisic has declared himself fit and is available for limited minutes, while Cristian Roldan’s participation is uncertain as he is being assessed for a training quad issue.
- Türkiye was eliminated after two scoreless losses and has not scored so far; coach Vincenzo Montella publicly defended his players and said he will remain in charge despite criticism.
- Pochettino says the rotation balances keeping momentum with preserving player availability for the knockout match next week and reflects FIFA rules that a second yellow in group play can carry a suspension into the next stage.