United States vs Turkey 
— a Group D clash at the 2026 World Cup. Co-hosts USA against Turkey's individual talent — the heavyweight clash of a brutally even Group D.
Head-to-head
These sides have barely met — there are no recent head-to-head matches in our database, so the form and style below tell the story.
Form & key stats
United States last 12 months · 16 matches| Goals for/game | 1.9 |
| Goals against/game | 1.5 |
| xG for/game | 1.5 |
| xG against/game | 1.0 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 69% |
| Both teams score | 75% |
| Corners/game | 5.1 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.5 |
| Shots on target/game | 4.9 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 69% of games
- goals at both ends — BTTS in 75% of games
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Turkey last 12 months · 12 matches| Goals for/game | 2.1 |
| Goals against/game | 1.3 |
| xG for/game | 1.5 |
| xG against/game | 1.0 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 58% |
| Both teams score | 42% |
| Corners/game | 7.8 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.9 |
| Shots on target/game | 5.5 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 58% of games
- a strong attack — 2.1 goals per game
- works the flanks — 7.8 corners per game
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Verdict & betting angle
Home advantage hands the USA the atmosphere, but Turkey have the better individuals to shade a midfield battle. A close handicap and a cards market suit a charged, high-stakes game.
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