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With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup
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Two U.S. wins and two Turkey losses already on the books mean the Americans have won this World Cup group no matter the outcome of Thursday's game. Still, the Americans say they're playing to win.
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