America's "home field advantage" is in Los Angeles—but fans may rather see Turkey score.


The match is being played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The U.S. is the host nation, so the stands will be filled mostly with American fans.
But bro, home field advantage can be a double-edged sword. American fans have incredibly high expectations—"We're the hosts, we won our first two games, we have to win." If the U.S. bench squad can't break through in the first half, or even if Turkey scores first, the crowd's mood will shift from "Let's go!" to boos. That kind of pressure is really tough on substitute players.
Plus, American fans have a certain mindset—since they've already advanced, this win or loss doesn't matter. A lot of people might actually want to see Turkey score—because Turkey's record of 66 shots and zero goals is just absurd, and everyone is curious if they can finally break that embarrassing streak.
Turkey has zero pressure. If they lose, it's normal; if they win, it's a surprise. Fans have rock-bottom expectations, so the players can loosen up and play more freely. Pochettino himself said: "I have no doubt that Turkey will be very competitive tomorrow." When even the opposing coach says that, it shows Turkey isn't just here to roll over.
So in this game, America's "home field advantage" might not be as big as people think. Turkey, on the other hand, might actually play better because they have nothing to lose.
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