USMNT Clinches Group D: Rotation Looms vs. Türkiye

The U.S. Men's National Team has already secured the top spot in Group D following consecutive victories. They are scheduled to conclude their group stage play against Türkiye on Thursday evening at SoFi Stadium. Coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated that changes to the starting lineup are expected, especially for players carrying yellow cards who risk suspension in the next round. Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson are among those with prior bookings. Pochettino emphasized the importance of managing player condition for the upcoming knockout stages, suggesting this match is an opportunity to provide breaks for players who have had demanding seasons or injury concerns.

Christian Pulisic, who missed the previous match with a calf injury, has rejoined training and expressed hope for participation. Pochettino is considering whether to start him or use him as a substitute. Meanwhile, Cristian Roldan is being assessed for a quad injury that kept him out of training this week, with hopes he might be available for the following week's matches if not for Thursday's game. The team aims to maintain momentum and rhythm while prioritizing player fitness for the knockout phase.