
U.S. and Turkey Overhaul Lineups Ahead of Crucial Group D Clash
The United States makes sweeping changes for their final Group D encounter, with Christian Pulisic among several starters left on the bench, while Turkey also reshuffles its lineup.
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The United States makes sweeping changes for their final Group D encounter, with Christian Pulisic among several starters left on the bench, while Turkey also reshuffles its lineup.

The United States will field a heavily rotated lineup against Turkey, retaining only Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie, while Turkey also makes seven changes in a dead‑rubber match.
The Americans, already Group D champions, will meet Turkey in a high‑stakes match, with several key players rested and a likely showdown against Bosnia and Herzegovina on the horizon.

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With a spot in the round of 16 already secured, the United States will face Turkey in a dead‑rubber that offers a chance to experiment, manage fatigue, and fine‑tune ahead of the knockout rounds.

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