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
Turkey
AG
Arda Güler
AM · Real Madrid
HÇ
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
DM · Inter
KY
Kenan Yıldız
FW · Juventus
United States
CP
Christian Pulisic
LW · AC Milan
WM
Weston McKennie
CM · Juventus
AR
Antonee Robinson
LB · Fulham