USA soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino isn't concerned with loss to Turkey, and you shouldn't be either

OutKick host Dan Dakich joins 'Fox & Friends First' to weigh in as the U.S. is set to face Turkiye in the final World Cup group match.

Look outside your windows this morning, U.S. Men's National Team fans. The sun has risen in the East and the sky isn't falling.

Despite what you may have read on social media while drinking your morning coffee, all is not lost following America's defeat to Turkey in their final group-stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Christian Pulisic of the United States looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and the U.S. at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on June 25, 2026. (Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

No, the USMNT won't be heading into the knockout stages unblemished, but they are also still heading to the knockout stages as it is, which was the goal all along.

This was the first time since group stages were introduced that the United States won their group before the last match day, so this is uncharted territory for many American fans.

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Worry not! Think of this as a week 18 game in the NFL after your team wrapped up their division, because there really wasn't too much to play for.

The starting 11 reflected this sentiment, as many players were seeing the pitch for the first time this tournament, while several starters got some much-deserved rest or were held out to avoid any yellow card problems.

Auston Trusty celebrates with teammates after scoring the United States' first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 25, 2026. (Jared C. Tilton/FIFA via Getty Images)

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