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ESPN Friday 26 June 2026, 02:26 UTC By ESPN 1 min read
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The United States men's national team is coming off victories over Paraguay and Australia in its opening two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having already secured first place in the group, the co-host will look to complete a perfect group stage campaign as the Americans take on an already eliminated Türkiye in Inglewood, California, and seek to finish with the maximum nine points. Enjoy live updates from Thursday's match below.

The United States men's national team is coming off victories over Paraguay and Australia in its opening two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having already secured first place in the group, the co-host will look to complete a perfect group stage campaign as the Americans take on an already eliminated Türkiye in Inglewood, California, and seek to finish with the maximum nine points. Enjoy live updates from Thursday's match below.
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