Group stage · Group D · #59
Turkey v United States
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
The goals, minute by minute
- 3'Auston TrustyGoal · 0-1
- 10'Arda GülerGoal · 1-1
- 31'Baris Alper YilmazGoal · 2-1
- 49'Sebastian BerhalterGoal · 2-2
- 90'+8'Kaan AyhanGoal · 3-2
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Türkiye (22nd FIFA) vs USA (host) · a possible clash for top spot.
Level of the teams
- Türkiye: a young, exciting generation with Arda Güler and Çalhanoğlu, second favorite in the group on pedigree.
- USA: host, best-ranked in the group, coached by Pochettino, with attacking talent (Pulisic, Balogun, Reyna).
Key factors
- USA plays at home with massive support.
- Türkiye has more midfield creativity with Güler.
- A direct match for top spot in the group: high voltage.
Prediction
Most likely result: 1-1 draw (alternative: 2-1 Türkiye)
- Türkiye win: 40%
- Draw: 28%
- USA win: 32%
Player to watch: Arda Güler, Türkiye's creative brain.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium
A very even game. Home advantage pushes the USA, but Türkiye's talent makes it a slight favorite. A draw is a very possible scenario.