USMNT World Cup Lineup vs. Türkiye: Balogun, Jedi, Adams, Richards Won't Start
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has made nine changes to the starting lineup for the World Cup group stage finale against Türkiye. Key players are being rested or benched to avoid yellow card suspensions ahead of the knockout rounds.
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Strategic squad rotation is critical in tournament football to manage player fitness and disciplinary risks.
FIFA Men's World Cup USMNT's Major Lineup Changes: Pulisic On Bench; Turner Starts At GK Updated Jun. 25, 2026 10:14 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Laken Litman College Football & Soccer Analyst LOS ANGELES STADIUM – U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has made nine changes to his starting lineup for the group stage finale against Türkiye on Thursday night.
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