US: US defender McKenzie expects difficult match against Türkiye at World Cup.

SHOTLIST LOS ANGELES, US (JUNE 24, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF MARK MCKENZIE SPEAKING TO REPORTERS AT GREAT PARK SPORTS COMPLEXLOS ANGELES, US - JUNE 24: US defender Mark McKenzie said in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 24, that Türkiye's national football team deserved respect ahead of the sides' final FIFA World Cup Group D match. Speaking at the Great Park Sports Complex, McKenzie said the United States expected a difficult challenge against a talented Türkiye squad despite its strong start to the tournament. He said the Americans were focused on maintaining the same intensity they had shown in their previous matches while preparing for a team capable of competing at a high level. McKenzie added that Türkiye would be determined to finish its World Cup campaign on a positive note and fight for all three points when the teams meet at SoFi Stadium on Thursday.