Turkey vs USA Lineups, Starting 11, Bench & Formation
(Inglewood)
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Turkey start with a four-player defence, two midfield anchors, and four attacking players around Arda Guler.
Mauricio Pochettino
USA rotate into a 4-3-3, with McKennie captaining midfield and Pepi leading the first pressing line.
Turkey XI
Confirmed starters: 11
Bench listed by FIFA: 15
Captain: Zeki Celik
Average shirt number: 13
USA XI
Confirmed starters: 11
Bench listed by FIFA: 14
Captain: Weston McKennie
Average shirt number: 12
Turkey national football team vs USA national football team lineups are now confirmed by FIFA for the Group D match in Inglewood. Turkey start Zeki Celik as captain in a 4-2-3-1, while USA rotate into a 4-3-3 with Weston McKennie captaining the side. The card above has confirmed starters, formation, bench, managers, and match stats tabs.
Turkey vs USA lineups now carry official match-sheet status, not a projected tracker. FIFA lists the match at Los Angeles Stadium with a 22:00 ET kickoff on June 25, 2026. USA have already built strong Group D momentum, while Turkey still need a sharper final performance after a difficult start.
Match Details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Group | Group D |
| Match | Match 59 |
| Venue | Los Angeles Stadium |
| City | Inglewood, California |
| Kickoff | 22:00 ET, 19:00 PT, 02:00 UTC |
| Lineup status | Confirmed by FIFA live match feed |
Team News and Lineup Preview
Turkey national football team vs USA national football team lineups show two different match plans. Turkey put four attacking players ahead of a two-man midfield base, so Montella wants more final-third support around Arda Guler. USA use a more balanced 4-3-3 with Pepi central, Weah wide, and McKennie driving from midfield.
Turkey Team News
Vincenzo Montella starts Ugurcan Cakir in goal behind Zeki Celik, Eren Elmali, Abdulkerim Bardakci, and Ozan Kabak. Salih Ozcan and Orkun Kokcu give Turkey the first midfield platform. Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, Baris Alper Yilmaz, and Oguz Aydin carry the attacking plan.
USA Team News
Mauricio Pochettino starts Matt Turner in goal with Auston Trusty, Miles Robinson, Mark McKenzie, and Joe Scally across the back line. Giovanni Reyna, Weston McKennie, and Sebastian Berhalter form the midfield. Ricardo Pepi starts through the middle, with Brenden Aaronson and Timothy Weah supporting from the forward line.
What Could Change Before Kickoff
The official starters are live in FIFA’s match feed, but late warm-up issues can still change a team sheet before kickoff. If FIFA updates a player status field, FWCTimes will treat that change as official. The card will stay synced to the same confirmed-lineups structure.
Turkey vs USA Lineups Status
| Team | Formation | Confirmed starting 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4-2-3-1 | 23 Ugurcan Cakir; 2 Zeki Celik; 13 Eren Elmali; 14 Abdulkerim Bardakci; 15 Ozan Kabak; 5 Salih Ozcan; 6 Orkun Kokcu; 8 Arda Guler; 11 Kenan Yildiz; 21 Baris Alper Yilmaz; 24 Oguz Aydin |
| USA | 4-3-3 | 1 Matt Turner; 6 Auston Trusty; 12 Miles Robinson; 22 Mark McKenzie; 23 Joe Scally; 7 Giovanni Reyna; 8 Weston McKennie; 14 Sebastian Berhalter; 9 Ricardo Pepi; 11 Brenden Aaronson; 21 Timothy Weah |
The confirmed lineups make USA look slightly more balanced through midfield. Turkey carry more attacking names from the start, so the first half could depend on how well Ozcan and Kokcu protect the centre. If Reyna receives freely, USA can move Turkey’s block out of shape.
Turkey Starting XI
| No. | Player | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Ugurcan Cakir | GK | FIFA match sheet |
| 2 | Zeki Celik (C) | RB | FIFA match sheet |
| 13 | Eren Elmali | LB | FIFA match sheet |
| 14 | Abdulkerim Bardakci | CB | FIFA match sheet |
| 15 | Ozan Kabak | CB | FIFA match sheet |
| 5 | Salih Ozcan | CDM | FIFA match sheet |
| 6 | Orkun Kokcu | CM | FIFA match sheet |
| 8 | Arda Guler | CAM | FIFA match sheet |
| 11 | Kenan Yildiz | LW | FIFA match sheet |
| 21 | Baris Alper Yilmaz | ST | FIFA match sheet |
| 24 | Oguz Aydin | RW | FIFA match sheet |
Turkey’s XI gives Guler room to connect midfield with the forward line. Celik captains from right-back, while Kabak and Bardakci must defend early USA pressure. The four-player attacking group gives Turkey more edge, but it also asks the midfield pair to cover wide transitions.
USA Starting XI
| No. | Player | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Turner | GK | FIFA match sheet |
| 6 | Auston Trusty | CB | FIFA match sheet |
| 12 | Miles Robinson | CB | FIFA match sheet |
| 22 | Mark McKenzie | CB | FIFA match sheet |
| 23 | Joe Scally | RB | FIFA match sheet |
| 7 | Giovanni Reyna | CAM | FIFA match sheet |
| 8 | Weston McKennie (C) | CM | FIFA match sheet |
| 14 | Sebastian Berhalter | CDM | FIFA match sheet |
| 9 | Ricardo Pepi | ST | FIFA match sheet |
| 11 | Brenden Aaronson | LW | FIFA match sheet |
| 21 | Timothy Weah | RW | FIFA match sheet |
USA’s XI has rotation, but the structure still keeps strong senior references. Turner starts behind a rebuilt defensive unit, while McKennie gives the midfield its captain and main runner. Pepi’s movement between centre-backs should decide how often USA can turn possession into shots.
Formation Analysis
Turkey’s 4-2-3-1 can become a 4-2-4 when Yildiz and Aydin push high. That gives Guler more passing lanes, yet it can also expose Ozcan and Kokcu if USA counter quickly. Turkey need their full-backs to choose forward runs carefully.
USA’s 4-3-3 gives Pochettino a cleaner pressing map. Reyna can connect with Aaronson and Weah, while Berhalter helps McKennie protect the middle. If USA control second balls, Pepi should receive better service than Turkey want to allow.
Key Players in the Starting Lineup
Arda Guler is Turkey’s key creative player because he can receive between lines and play the first forward pass. Kenan Yildiz gives Turkey a direct route from the left, while Zeki Celik’s captaincy adds defensive leadership. Turkey need all three to stay connected.
Weston McKennie is USA’s captain and the most important midfield runner. Giovanni Reyna gives USA passing quality, while Ricardo Pepi provides the penalty-box reference. Timothy Weah can stretch Turkey if the game opens.
Bench Strength Comparison
Turkey’s bench includes Mert Gunok, Altay Bayindir, Merih Demiral, Ferdi Kadioglu, Hakan Calhanoglu, Kerem Akturkoglu, Deniz Gul, Yunus Akgun, and Can Uzun. That gives Montella senior midfield quality, defensive cover, and several attacking changes. Calhanoglu and Kadioglu are the biggest control options.
USA list Matt Freese, Chris Brady, Sergino Dest, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tim Ream, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman, Christian Pulisic, Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, and Alex Zendejas among the substitutes. Pochettino can add first-choice quality if the match needs more control or more finishing power.
Head Coaches – Tactical Approach
Vincenzo Montella has chosen a more aggressive front line after Turkey struggled for goals in Group D. His team need cleaner combinations around Guler and sharper runs from Yildiz and Yilmaz. The risk sits behind the ball when USA break past the first press.
Mauricio Pochettino has enough bench strength to rotate without losing the match plan. USA can press in a 4-3-3, then add Pulisic, Balogun, Adams, or Robinson if the game needs a stronger push. The selection protects momentum while managing minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Turkey vs USA lineups confirmed?
Yes. FIFA's live match endpoint lists confirmed starters and substitutes for both teams.
What formation are Turkey using against USA?
Turkey are listed in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Arda Guler central behind Baris Alper Yilmaz.
What formation are USA using against Turkey?
USA start in a 4-3-3 structure, with Weston McKennie captaining the midfield.
Who captains Turkey vs USA?
Zeki Celik captains Turkey, while Weston McKennie captains USA.
Where is Turkey vs USA being played?
The match is at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Turkey vs USA lineups are confirmed from FIFA’s live match data. Turkey start in a 4-2-3-1 with Celik captain, Guler central, and Yilmaz leading the line. USA start in a 4-3-3 with McKennie captain, Reyna in midfield, and Pepi up front.
