US men's team sets sights on 3rd straight win ahead of final World Cup group stage match
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Men's National Team aims for a third consecutive win as they face Turkey on Thursday night to conclude the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, having already secured advancement to the round of 32.
- The USMNT currently leads Group D with six points, following victories over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), and seeks to make history with a third straight World Cup win.
- Star player Christian Pulisic, sidelined for the first two games due to a left calf injury, has returned to full training and may play limited minutes against Turkey, with careful management of his playing time.
- The match will take place at Los Angeles Stadium at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Fox Sports for U.S. viewers.
- Former U.S. soccer star Mia Hamm will attend the game and emphasized the importance of Pulisic's health and readiness as the team prepares for the knockout stage.
