Turkiye vs. USMNT live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The words "dead rubber" and "World Cup" are not supposed to go together, the stakes never higher than a game at the world's biggest sporting event. That is exactly what awaits the U.S. men's national team and Turkiye, though, each team's fate already sealed days before they close out group play on Thursday at SoFi Stadium.
The World Cup co-hosts won Group D on Friday, the combination of their 2-0 win over Australia and Turkiye's 1-0 defeat to Paraguay enough to seal the deal and mathematically eliminate Turkiye in the process. The contrasts in mood are so noticeable that it was whiplash-inducing – Turkiye head coach Vincenzo Montella used his pre-match press conference on Wednesday to defend his work, to the point that he said, "I will not surrender." Less than an hour later and in the very same chair, USMNT counterpart Mauricio Pochettino was doing birthday shoutouts to U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner, World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Reddick and Argentine legend Juan Roman Riquelme.
Pochettino also did have some actual news to share. Christian Pulisic is available for selection after recovering from a short-term calf issue but the players on yellow cards – Tyler Adams, Folarin Balgoun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson – will not start in an attempt to avoid suspensions for their round of 32 game on July 1. Rotation is on the cards for the USMNT and with it a chance to prove how strong their depth is and with that comes a chance for Turkiye to make a point of their own. Montella and his players have made the argument that their results, which included a 2-0 loss to Australia on June 13, were a bit harsh.
"The expectations were really high for us," midfielder Kenan Yildiz said on Wednesday. "We went out early but I think it was not in a bad way, to be honest. [In] two games, we were – like I said before — the better team. I think in the statistics we were, in a lot of places, first place. We had the most shots, the most – I don't know – duels in the area of the other team so I think both games, we did good. We did our best. That shows also [in] the statistics but how it is in football, statistics don't win the games so at the end, they scored and we didn't and that's why we went out."
Montella went several steps further, opening his section of the press conference with a minutes-long monologue defending the team's performance and not-so-subtly pleading to stay in a job he very well may lose in a matter of days.
"We actually tried to aim [at] the target 62 times," Montella said. "We had been first in actions near the opponent's penalty area, 590 times. We were the first in successful actions near the opponent's penalty area, 341 times. We were first in entries into the opponent's half, 171. We were first in the entries in the final attacking quarter, 143. We were second in average possession behind Spain. We were second in entries into the opponent's penalty area behind Canada. We were second in progressive open play passes behind Spain. Then we were third for chances that we created. Now, football is a sport where we need to score. I know that … but we went close to scoring."
Against a rotated U.S. team that will be without its most talented center back in Richards and its midfield anchor in Adams, at least at the start, Turkiye will have the chance to prove they were hard done by to some degree. Montella's list of statistics, though, failed to address the elephant in the room – the quality of their shots was abhorrent. For all the work they did to be in and around the opponents' box, they averaged just 0.057 expected goals per shot. Turkiye's players misfired like it was their jobs, the gaggle of shots increasingly comical as time wore on in their matches. Turkiye's team boasts plenty of talent, Yildiz among them while Real Madrid's Arda Guler remains their headliner. It has not actually genuinely translated at the World Cup, the long wait until the next tournament now underway.
They could theoretically soft-launch their redemption arc on Thursday, especially against a U.S. team that only has one clean sheet since September. How likely it is against a home team in flying form, though, is a big question – and is likely the set-up for an intriguing, if meaningless, game.
How to watch Turkiye vs. USMNT
Date: Thursday, June 25 | Time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium -- Inglewood, Calif.
TV: Fox (Eng), Telemundo (Spa) | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Odds: Turkiye +290; Draw +320; USMNT -125
Turkiye vs. USMNT predicted starting lineups
Turkiye: Ugurcan Cakir, Mert Muldur, Merih Demiral, Ozan Kabak, Ferdi Kadıoglu, Salih Ozcan, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Kerem Akturkoglu, Kenan Yildiz
USMNT: Matt Freese, Sergino Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Auston Trusty, Max Arfsten, Sebastian Berhalter, Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Tim Weah, Ricardo Pepi
Keep up with the World Cup standings here!
Turkiye vs. USMNT pick, prediction
Turkiye will like their chances against a rotated version of the USMNT but the hosts have their own point to prove, hoping to become one of the teams to beat at this World Cup. Neither side will be particularly perfect considering the relatively low stakes but the U.S. team are in a good groove and that will not come to an end on Thursday. Pick: Turkiye 1, USMNT 2
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Golazo 48 Nations: Follow the World Cup all summer long
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Each day begins with Morning Footy, setting the stage with the latest news, storylines, and previews ahead of kickoff. From there, Golazo Matchday and Golazo Matchnight deliver reaction and analysis as the action unfolds. Fans can also tune in for coverage of USMNT matches with the Call It What You Want team, as well as reaction to other marquee matchups.
The day wraps with Scoreline, a comprehensive nightly recap of every result, moment, and storyline from across the tournament. Altogether, the Golazo Network will deliver up to 12 hours of programming each matchday, available across the Golazo Network and its YouTube channel.
Add CBS Sports on GoogleBadenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
