Christian Pulisic Benched as Weston McKennie Leads USA vs Türkiye

about 2 months ago

Christian Pulisic Benched as Weston McKennie Leads USA vs Türkiye

With Pulisic benched amid injury concerns, USA turned to Ricardo Pepi up front against Türkiye. Turner starts behind Scally, Robinson, Trusty and McKenzie, with captain McKennie joined by Berhalter in midfield. Weah, Reyna and Aaronson support Pepi as the Americans chase Group D control, balancing attacking width with caution around their biggest star before knockout pressure rises next.

By Nischay Rathore

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Sebastian Berhalter Delivers Equalizer Against Turkiye With a Powerful Strike

Berhalter dragged USA level in the 49th minute, drilling a clinical strike from the edge of the box hard and low to Çakır’s right. The goal made it 2-2 after Türkiye had overturned USA’s early lead before halftime. Berhalter had already shaped the game by delivering the corner Trusty controlled and converted inside three minutes for 1-0.

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Ty Simpson, Puka Nacua Attend USMNT World Cup Match

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Ty Simpson, Puka Nacua Attend USMNT World Cup Match

Rams rookie QB Ty Simpson and WR Puka Nacua watched the USMNT face Türkiye at SoFi Stadium from a luxury suite alongside actor Ashton Kutcher. FOX cameras spotted the trio during the FIFA World Cup group-stage match. Simpson, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Alabama, continues building chemistry with Nacua before training camp.


By Nidheesh Kumar

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Arda Güler Nutmegs Christian Pulisic to Set Up Kaan Ayhan's Late Winner

Türkiye beat USA 3-2 after Ayhan struck in stoppage time, drilling Yilmaz’s cross past Turner. Güler created the winner on the right, beating two defenders and nutmegging Pulisic before releasing space for the delivery. Earlier, Trusty opened from Berhalter’s corner, Güler and Kökçü flipped it, and Berhalter levelled before the late blow in a wild Group D finale.

By Nischay Rathore

Reece James Doubtful for England’s Final Group Game Against Panama

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Reece James Doubtful for England’s Final Group Game Against Panama

James suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana. The 26-year-old did not train with the team on Thursday, putting his participation against Panama on June 27 in doubt. England is level with Ghana at the top of Group L on 4 points and needs just a draw to qualify for the knockouts.

By Ankit Sharma

Thomas Tuchel Has Tough Declan Rice Decision Ahead of Group-Decider Against Panama

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Thomas Tuchel Has Tough Declan Rice Decision Ahead of Group-Decider Against Panama

Rice left the draw against Ghana with a strapping on his left calf and was absent from England's training session on Thursday. Tuchel, though, is wary about Rice's availability for the round of 32 as he is at risk of suspension after he was booked against Ghana. England needs a draw against Panama to ensure a spot in the knockouts.

By Ankit Sharma

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