Co-hosts the United States and Germany bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32.
The US have clinched top spot in Group D with a game to spare after wins over Paraguay and Australia, and will try to maintain that momentum against already-eliminated Turkey in Los Angeles.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to rest a number of players saying it was “unnecessary to take a risk” with the likes of Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams and Folarin Balogun, who are facing suspension if they collect another yellow card.
Forward Christian Pulisic has recovered from a calf injury that has limited him to just 45 minutes at the tournament so far and urged the US to keep their foot on the accelerator.
“Going into the knockout rounds will definitely feel better with a win,”
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