Turkey vs United States: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds1.3%1.2%
FIFA standing#22#16
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Turkey meet United States with the live market leaning United States's way (38.5% to win, 27.5% draw). A thrilling new generation led by Güler and Yıldız. United States, meanwhile, pochettino's young co-hosts ready to break through.

Turkey's edge comes from outstanding young creators, but United States will look to exploit defensive concentration. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

TUR Turkey

AG
Arda Güler
AM · Real Madrid
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
DM · Inter
KY
Kenan Yıldız
FW · Juventus

USA United States

CP
Christian Pulisic
LW · AC Milan
WM
Weston McKennie
CM · Juventus
AR
Antonee Robinson
LB · Fulham