How to Watch USA vs. Turkey in the 2026 World Cup Online Without Cable
The United States and Turkey meet in Group D for a match that could shape their futures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two teams bring very different backgrounds to this game. The USA has qualified 11 times, with five appearances since 2002. On the other hand, Turkey is making only its third World Cup showing, the first since their memorable third-place finish in 2002.
Where to Watch and Stream USA vs. Turkey
You can watch this match live on FOX across the United States. If you don’t have cable, streaming is available through platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. Fubo offers a free trial for new users, allowing you to watch the game without any upfront cost. It includes ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, and over 100 other channels.
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Match Details: Time and Venue
This Group D showdown will kick off on Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The game takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Here’s how the start time lines up across U.S. time zones:
- Eastern: 10 p.m.
- Central: 9 p.m.
- Mountain: 8 p.m.
- Pacific: 7 p.m.
Teams and Key Players
The USA hopes to create chances through stars like Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie. Meanwhile, Turkey fields talent such as Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Merih Demiral. Despite the USA’s longer history in the World Cup, they haven’t advanced far recently — reaching the Round of 16 only once this decade and the quarterfinals just once since 2002.
Additional Matches and Betting Odds
The day also features other Group D matches and more games in the tournament. For example, Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast and Ecuador vs. Germany both kick off earlier on June 25. The USA vs. Turkey match starts at 10 p.m. Eastern, alongside Paraguay vs. Australia.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be the first hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played in 16 cities across 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.
The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, leading to 104 matches overall. This larger field means more knockout rounds and broader global representation. The participating nations include traditional powers like Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and Spain, alongside emerging teams such as Curaçao and Cape Verde.
Streaming and Broadcast Information
In the U.S., English-language coverage will be on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo for cord-cutters. Spanish-language broadcasts appear on Telemundo and Universo, streamed through platforms like Peacock and DIRECTV.
USA's Role as Host Nation
The United States is automatically qualified as one of the host countries along with Canada and Mexico. Fans can expect intense matches across multiple time zones, so checking local schedules is wise.
