# USMNT World Cup Lineup vs. Türkiye: Balogun, Jedi, Adams, Richards Won't Start

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 21:01 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 5.95

## Executive Summary
The USMNT is fielding a heavily rotated squad for their final Group D World Cup match against Türkiye in Los Angeles.

## Intelligence Brief
The United States Men's National Team is facing Türkiye in their final group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under the direction of Mauricio Pochettino, the team is utilizing a heavily rotated lineup with Weston McKennie serving as captain.


Soccer and ESPN emphasizes the team's pursuit of group-stage history. USA Today noted the team struggled during the match, while Yahoo Sports reported that the USMNT will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockout stage.


Future attention remains on the upcoming knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina following the conclusion of group play.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is captaining the USMNT against Türkiye?
Weston McKennie is captaining the squad.

### Where is the match taking place?
The match is being held in Los Angeles.

### Who will the USMNT play in the knockout stage?
The USMNT is scheduled to play Bosnia and Herzegovina.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
USMNT, Turkey, USA, Los Angeles, Mauricio Pochettino, Turkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Why USA, USMNT World Cup Lineup, Türkiye Balogun Jedi Adams Richards Won't Start

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Today | Why USA sucking wind vs. Turkey right now is not end of the world | 2026-06-26 00:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPUWt3QXFyUDBUaWNIMEtibFNSUnJEZDE5MHJMazFiWWwzQmVRdkE0MWtKd3hOakUyS3ZBZ0R4cXdZRHFRblY3WDJkQUxCa2JZeDJzWU82dEJXRnZZVE5sYThyZzBhcFVrYTJCTFQwNWVGMktOeHZmTVBDcDhNTHJqUjZLZFkwZV9SQlBVLUs4Zmh5bkFtcjIxTVFCYzRrZEgyem5mZ2VIa3RDOFNVWXF0dE9ma2dJWjVhY1J1c1d3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | USA vs. Türkiye score, live updates: USMNT finishes group play before knockout match with Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2026-06-26 00:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8wFBVV95cUxPazBzNUlLRXlWUUZUSE50Yms2aVBnNTYzd2ZIWnNXdTJsS1dpVHBrOTdUY3BhNzZHUkxUd2FZSzFwMndRUTQ1c3lDaE9sN0VnRjZZSkd3a0JXMFJ5WUl5NFJNY0diWXhuLXhHWldOTHN6Si1uOGRFR1lCeHN1YkZmc2pzUlhZUlpGOFhTMndtT3FSa1ZzTFlPelFoQThkSGpRTnZFUk9jMmRJUXJneDdVQUlFbFRLQlhwaEN0MmgzdWZ5TW9nV0w3QzFnV3o2S3ltR1B4OWtLX242aE1TbV95V0hPWDJXd1lTZlhHUDVjS2lzRUE?oc=5) |
| U.S. Soccer | Weston McKennie Captains Heavily Rotated Squad to Conclude FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage | 2026-06-26 00:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOWG12X25RSktEQmItMWJIakdnaFUzaUtPTTdwQVN1b2RGVnNSdDY4blBKZmFXdlVaVGRiNW55QjJfS0RfZGk4ZnBBV1pZeXlfeHc2Tnl0Q2NfZDRDUkVNZ0dTd3lFbkM3SlQxLWpRYllyUmRqNGVvLWtTc2IwdGNCT0ljbWI5WmtDeUFocUJtVGpXVzU0TTQwekwtZWdFcG4xMWxob1g4VktpT2kwRTY4NmwzVUtGREU5Mk1rTHRZOHJKdWQ3Tk44NnpEQjBjUDg?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Turkey v USA: World Cup 2026 | 2026-06-26 00:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPc3hSSVdsSFd2aURXcVZvdndwRkxmYnZLQ2gyVldvNU05dGZOV0xoZ0pPVUtfdmxtVG02ZnBGT2hXd3Rjcm5jY1Z4SzF4ekwtRW5OR0lqblY0eWhNVFIwV25TTW15ZzExeXNjTzNrQmtpWUJtTEp4VDlKYW5xZWNDSEhsT2VxS1pRdk9oYjd4UQ?oc=5) |
| ESPN | World Cup live updates: USMNT seeks group-stage history vs Türkiye | 2026-06-26 00:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPRk41NnJXblExbGljNnJoY184RUZvNzNDSU55N2dtU2tNRktuY0NzSlFVeEpzMkRTUzNfQ0UxREJab25iUl9oejBrcVpVTk5wRE9GbmNvMHBfbU5rTWt1ckVhT3k1RmVyUUxscV9UU3NqUFFXSzZHSkIwTTdrRl9kTUI3c0g3ODMwY21qcENaempHUGdNcEpmQWI3VQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Mauricio Pochettino hints at major USMNT lineup changes against Türkiye | 2026-06-25 19:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOM2czX1ZTWFotbUtrY2E4WnNyTVdjdXF5X1lVTWl6OC1URVpBcFZucEstOEtXdzRiSWt5S0tYSm5wcEJMMDljWkdnVkxkSkcwR2k0M21sWFlYNWQtajB6Z1JWMExzWlJ0SU05b21lUGIxcUpLV0FBWU1KY05zNWx1UjJadTQyNUJZRFVNUXRoUQ?oc=5) |
| US Soccer | Starting XI & Lineup Notes: USMNT vs. Türkiye | 2026-06-25 19:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNNzJjWjBDc09WaHRCVnpCbW9jMVhxMV93bW5QZjVLTDF3QXJCLXRNYk1wY2RTbnp3YjZJQVphZnFHM3FDeUIwSDNnV0k0ZHFFZXctMnp0cjd0b3NDdlhEbWdQZjJNTzVNVUFFU3otU3FTYnQtNGQzOHoyQmg2WUE0NmJQZTlKMm9tc0dSVmhnM3I3dkJYdVhZ?oc=5) |
| U.S. Soccer | LIVE UPDATES: USMNT Ready for Group D Finale Against Türkiye in Los Angeles | 2026-06-25 19:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxPUHNPNnA4c1hFYjQzRnpJc21ENDhUSEgtcGxIS1RHMUUtZE5NSmo1Qm9OdlVfOEg4ZlphN1RjY1l0ckdBeFBZd3RKWkZ4RVBRanRaOXF3OEVkQVRjRldSMjllYWhLTk5zYlZfcFRTMXoyeWY4QWo5TGlzR19XcDhqOG80XzVwQjNpaU9vUEJUbWZTSmpScFNHOGN1TXUyM1R2WjVlREFGS2FnQ2c2cTlLQ3FtRWUzc0JiNDJHLXVFRUdWQQ?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Where to Watch USA vs. Turkey World Cup Match Live Online | 2026-06-25 19:44 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPY2lXOTgxQ0haQ3kzZ09Oem11cU00bV80ZWlsOFZiM2tROTh0MXV6blJLa3lZVlBJYXpibWNfRjRDLWZCWUxZb0wyQ1c0LUc2U3d0NmZ0Mll5ZnhINy11UGh5VlZ0LTVEMS1qYktFUmFzWmt4eXFxSmJXQ0xUbDM4bmpNUG05YlNKVHBDUW04Z2k5NjZ5aTB0UkxSb1UtcERKUFJ2OXN1WVN1bG1EOW1hUWtXOA?oc=5) |

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