A Strategic Evening Kickoff
The United States' final group‑stage encounter with Turkey is slated to begin at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, a slot that reflects the match's placement in the Pacific Time Zone at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Playing the game on the West Coast means the kickoff arrives later than typical weekday fixtures, a move designed to accommodate the time‑zone difference while still drawing a national audience.
Organizers have kept the U.S. contingent on the West Coast throughout the group phase, a decision that curtails unnecessary travel for the co‑hosts and streamlines logistics for the tournament.
Because the United States has already secured first place in its group, the outcome of the Turkey match will not alter the standings, allowing teams to approach the game with a degree of freedom uncommon in decisive fixtures.
The late start also serves a commercial purpose, targeting viewers who are likely to be home after work or school, potentially delivering higher ratings on a weekday night.