What Türkiye match will reveal about USMNT's knock...
Key takeaways
- The U.S. has already locked up the top spot in Group D thanks to victories over Paraguay and Australia.
- Technically, neither team has anything to play for, but each side will be motivated to play well.
- U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino has some tricky decisions to make in terms of his lineup.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The U.S. has already locked up the top spot in Group D thanks to victories over Paraguay and Australia. Meanwhile, Türkiye is among a handful of teams that have already been eliminated from the tournament.
Technically, neither team has anything to play for, but each side will be motivated to play well. The U.S. will want to maintain momentum heading into the round of 32, while Türkiye -- who, to be fair, has played well at times during this FIFA World Cup -- will be aiming to salvage a bit of pride, and show off its quality before heading home.
U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino has some tricky decisions to make in terms of his lineup. Does he engage in a full rotation of his team, or does he keep a few familiar faces in there to maintain continuity and momentum?