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USMNT World Cup Lineup vs. Türkiye: Balogun, Jedi, Adams, Richards Won't Start

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has implemented nine changes to the starting lineup for the final group stage match. Striker Ricardo Pepi and captain Weston McKennie are the only players returning from the previous win against Australia. The U.S. has already secured a spot in the Round of 32.

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The U.S. is resting four regular starters to avoid second yellow cards.

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  1. USMNT Makes Record Lineup Changes for World Cup Match vs. Türkiye

    Manager Mauricio Pochettino has implemented nine changes to the starting lineup for the final group stage match. Striker Ricardo Pepi and captain Weston McKennie are the only players returning from the previous win against Australia. The U.S. has already secured a spot in the Round of 32.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to the starting lineup for the match against Türkiye.
    • Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi are the only players starting again after the 2-0 win over Australia.
    • The U.S. has clinched a spot in the Round of 32.
    • Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson will not start to avoid receiving a second yellow card.
    • The match takes place at Los Angeles Stadium with a kickoff at 7 p.m. PT.
    • Nine changes is the most adjustments a U.S. team has ever made between two World Cup matches.
    • Christian Pulisic will start the match on the bench.
    • Matt Turner starts at goalkeeper.
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