Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Venue
Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, CA
- Capacity: ~71,000 (expanded for FIFA)
- Surface: Natural grass
- Known for: Fast pitch, dry surface, and swirling Bay Area winds that can influence long‑range passing
- Tactical impact: Favors teams with pace and verticality — both nations fit that profile, but the U.S. benefits more from familiarity with West Coast conditions
Kickoff: 6:00 PM PDT / 9:00 PM EDT
Weather Forecast (Santa Clara, CA)
- Temperature: 77°F (25°C)
- Humidity: 48%
- Wind: 13 mph NW
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- Impact: Ideal conditions for high‑tempo football; wind may slightly disrupt Turkey’s long diagonals
Injury Report
Turkey
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (CM) — Probable, managing minor calf tightness
- Cengiz Ünder (RW) — Questionable, ankle sprain
- Merih Demiral (CB) — Probable, recovering from illness
- Zeki Çelik (RB) — Out, hamstring tear Impact: Right‑side defensive depth is thin; Çalhanoğlu’s availability is essential for tempo control.
United States
- Christian Pulisic (LW) — Probable, recovering from a minor quad issue
- Tyler Adams (DM) — Questionable, lingering back tightness
- Tim Weah (RW) — Probable, recovering from illness
- Chris Richards (CB) — Out, knee ligament injury Impact: Adams’ status is the biggest variable; without him, the U.S. loses its midfield anchor.
Team Records & Tournament Context
Turkey
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage Record: 0–1–0
- Goals For: 1
- Goals Against: 2
- FIFA Ranking (June 2026): #36
- Identity: Structured 4‑2‑3‑1, heavy reliance on Çalhanoğlu for progression, dangerous on counters
United States
- 2026 World Cup Group Stage Record: 1–0–0
- Goals For: 2
- Goals Against: 0
- FIFA Ranking (June 2026): #11
- Identity: High‑pressing, athletic, vertical transitions, strong wing play
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Turkey
- L 1–2 vs Paraguay
- D 1–1 vs Australia
- W 2–0 vs Georgia
- L 0–1 vs Portugal
- D 2–2 vs Czech Republic Trend: Inconsistent; defensive lapses in wide areas remain a concern.
United States
- W 2–0 vs Australia
- W 3–1 vs Canada
- D 1–1 vs Colombia
- L 0–2 vs Brazil
- W 2–1 vs Mexico Trend: Strong form; attack clicking, defense improving despite injuries.
Tactical & Player Matchups
1. Hakan Çalhanoğlu vs. Weston McKennie
- Çalhanoğlu dictates Turkey’s tempo
- McKennie’s physicality and pressing can disrupt his rhythm Advantage: Even (depends on Adams’ availability)
2. Turkey’s Right Side vs. Pulisic
- With Zeki Çelik out, Turkey’s right flank is vulnerable
- Pulisic thrives in isolation and diagonal dribbles Advantage: United States
3. Yunus Musah vs. Orkun Kökçü
- High‑energy duel between two dynamic midfielders
- Musah’s ball‑carrying vs. Kökçü’s creativity Advantage: United States (slightly)
4. Set Pieces
- Turkey: Strong aerial presence (Demiral, Söyüncü)
- U.S.: Excellent delivery from Pulisic and Reyna Advantage: Even
5. Striker Battle: Burak Yılmaz vs. Folarin Balogun
- Yılmaz: Experience, hold‑up play
- Balogun: Pace, pressing, movement behind the line Advantage: United States
Series History
- All‑time meetings: 6
- Turkey wins: 3
- United States wins: 2
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: USA 2–1 Turkey (Friendly, 2014)
- First competitive meeting in a FIFA World Cup
Betting Trends
Turkey
- 7 of last 10: Both Teams to Score
- 6 of last 8: Conceded first
- 5 of last 7: Over 2.5
United States
- 8 of last 10: Scored first
- 7 of last 10: Under 2.5
- 6 of last 8: Won xG battle
MATCH ODDS
Turkey + 260
United States – 110
Draw + 310
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 24, 2026
