Pulisic returns as USMNT faces Turkey for Group D top spot

Turkey next, top spot on the line

The group stage wraps up Tuesday. Your team already booked a spot in the knockout rounds with wins over Paraguay (3–1) and Australia (2–0), but Turkey can still complicate the path. Finish first, and the route reportedly opens up favourably through to the semifinals. A draw does it. A loss could flip the group.

Pulisic in the mix

Christian Pulisic missed the Australia match with a calf issue but has trained fully ahead of Turkey. Mauricio Pochettino has options now. Ricardo Pepi filled in capably, giving the attack a different shape, but getting your captain minutes before the knockouts is what this game is for.

Zendejas still waiting

Pochettino's squad call for Club América's Alex Zendejas raised eyebrows. The dual-national has yet to see the field through two matches. Turkey could be his moment, or it could be another 90 minutes from the bench.

Fan reactions

Arsenal supporters have a reason to keep tabs on this World Cup beyond their own national allegiances. Folarin Balogun is reportedly set to leave Monaco this summer, with the Athletic reporting no talks on a new deal despite a contract through 2028, and the striker favouring a move. Monaco are expected to ask around €50m. Arsenal hold a sell-on clause, which has fans on Reddit doing the math on what a strong World Cup showing from Balogun could mean for their summer budget. Read the full thread here.