Paris Hilton walks on the pitch prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Paris Hilton reacts ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
A pregnant woman with a painted belly arrives to watch the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
A fan cheers prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A Cameron Turner fan of the United States waves prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States Fans dressed as eagles prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
A fan of the United States waits for the start of a World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Fans attend the United States vs. Turkey FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A fan displays a Turkey’s scarf a World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
United States Fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States Fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Fans in the first half of a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United State fans Adam and McKenzie Flanagan of Nebraska came out to support their team prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
A fan displays a banner of United States’ Christian Pulisic prior to a World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
A young United States soccer fan shows off for temporary tattoo prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States Fan waves the flag prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Fans arrive to watch World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
A young United States Fan prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
9 year-old Violet Tink with her father Andrew Tink of Iowa came out to support the United States soccer team prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States Fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Fans of United States pose for a picture prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Fans of United States cheer prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A fan draped in an American flag arrives to watch the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
A fan of United States cheers prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A United States fan reacts ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Turkey fans react ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Turkey fans react ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
A fan waits for the start of a World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
A fan of the United States waits for the start of a World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Fans arrive to watch World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
United States fans stand for their national anthem prior to a World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Fans react during a watch party of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Fans react during a watch party of the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Supporters react during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Soccer Fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Soccer Fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Turkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Paris Hilton walks on the pitch prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between Turkey and the United States in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
ExpandLOS ANGELES — Thursday night at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood felt like anything but a formality. A surging sea of red, white and blue filled the seats, transforming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D finale between the United States and Turkey into a dazzling Hollywood spectacle.
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A capacity crowd arrived in a kaleidoscope of colorful wigs, face paint and flags, with notable celebrities spotted throughout the crowd. With the U.S. having already clinched its spot in the knockout stage poised to face Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Türkiye playing for pride, the atmosphere signaled the co-host country’s anticipation for an exciting run at the golden World Cup Trophy.
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