USMNT-Turkey World Cup sendoff: rotation, momentum, and pride on the line in LA

The USMNT will finish atop Group D at the 2026 World Cup after wins over Paraguay and Australia, so the Los Angeles finale against an eliminated Turkey is largely about rotation and momentum heading into the knockout stage. Pulisic could return from a calf injury as Mauricio Pochettino contemplates his XI. Turkey, already out and facing heavy criticism, will try to salvage some pride. US odds are near parity to win, with Turkey around +250 and a draw about +300. Expect a refreshed US lineup with players like Weah, Reyna, Aaronson and Zendejas; the next game would be the Round of 16 in Santa Clara vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1. Kickoff is 10 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, broadcast on Fox/Telemundo.