Turkey vs USA: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Turkey will meet the USA on June 26 IST.

Turkey and the United States are set to meet in their final Group D fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both sides entering the contest in contrasting positions. The outcome could have a significant impact on the final standings in the group.

The USA have enjoyed a perfect start to the tournament, winning both of their matches to sit top of Group D with six points and a goal difference of +5. Turkey, meanwhile, have suffered defeats in both outings and are bottom of the table without a point.

With qualification already within touching distance for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, the Americans will look to secure top spot. Turkey, on the other hand, will be aiming to avoid ending their campaign without a point.

Turkey vs USA head-to-head record

Turkey and the United States have faced each other five times in senior men’s international football. The rivalry has been evenly balanced, with both teams recording two victories each and one match ending in a draw.

The aggregate score is also level, with both nations scoring seven goals apiece. Their meetings have included four friendlies and one FIFA Confederations Cup encounter.

• Matches played: 5
• Turkey wins: 2
• USA wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Goals scored by Turkey: 7
• Goals scored by USA: 7

Turkey vs USA: What happened the last time both sides faced each other?

The last meeting between the two sides was in the International friendly on 07 June 2025. Turkey rallied from a 2-0 loss to come back for a 2-1 win, their second against the Americans.

Before that, the USA had outscored their opponents 2-1 in successive friendlies in 2010 and 2014 by 2-1 scorelines, while Turkey had beaten the USA 2-1 in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. Their first meeting, a friendly in 1991, ended in a 1-1 draw.

Turkey vs USA: Last meetings

• 04 September, 1991: Turkey 1-1 USA (International Friendly)
• 19 June 2003: Turkey 2-1 USA (FIFA Confederations Cup)
• 29 May 2010: USA 2-1 Turkey (International Friendly)
• 01 June 2014: USA 2-1 Turkey (International Friendly)
• 07 June 2025: USA 1-2 Turkey (International Friendly)

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