# USMNT vs Turkey Recap & Mbappe-Haaland Clash

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC: Daily Cup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-daily-cup-7899757)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:00:32+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-fc-daily-cup/episodes/usmnt-vs-turkey-recap-mbappe-haaland-clash
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## Resource

On today's show, we look back at the United States' final group stage match against Turkey and evaluate their readiness for the Round of 32. Manchester City insider Sam Lee joins us to preview the tournament's first true superstar heavyweight clash as Kylian Mbappe and France square off against Erling Haaland and Norway in a battle for Group I supremacy. Plus, The Athletic's Jay Harris is back in the studio to break down the latest bracketology, advancement percentages, and qualification permutations for Groups G, H, and I using The Athletic's World Cup Tracker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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