USMNT Weighs Rotation in World Cup Dead Rubber vs Türkiye
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With Group D already clinched, the USMNT faces Türkiye in a meaningless final and Sports Illustrated outlines three routes for coach Mauricio Pochettino: full rotation to give fringe players minutes, minor changes and a formation tweak to test systems while watching yellow-card risk, or sticking with the first-choice XI if Christian Pulisic is healthy to preserve momentum. The decisions hinge on balancing rest, avoiding suspensions, and keeping confidence and sharpness for the knockout rounds.
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