Coach Mauricio Pochettino named a heavily rotated squad for the United States' Group D finale against Türkiye, leaving Christian Pulisic on the bench. Brenden Aaronson moved into the left wing slot while only Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi retained their places from the Australia win. The lineup featured nine changes, including a switch in goal.

Matt Turner earned the start between the posts, replacing Matthew Freese, who had guarded the net in the first two matches. Pulisic, nursing a left‑calf strain sustained on June 10, returned to full training but admitted he is not ready for a full 90 minutes. His absence forces the U.S. to rely on depth, with Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson omitted to avoid potential suspensions.

The United States entered the match having secured top spot in Group D after a 2‑0 victory over Australia. Pulisic expressed confidence in the squad, noting the team’s ability to step up when called upon. The decision to rest key players underscores Pochettino’s focus on managing fatigue while preserving the team’s competitive edge.