{"id":1272,"date":"2026-06-24T20:25:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/blog\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2026-06-24T20:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T20:25:06","slug":"turkiye-vs-usa-prediction-world-cup-2026-group-d-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/24\/turkiye-vs-usa-prediction-world-cup-2026-group-d-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fcrkiye vs USA Prediction: World Cup 2026 Group D Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\">T\u00fcrkiye vs USA \u2014 Match Preview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>FIFA World Cup 2026 \u00b7 Group D \u00b7 Round 3<\/strong><br \/>\nSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA<br \/>\nThursday, 25 June \u00b7 22:00 ET (3:00 AM BST Fri \/ 7:00 PM Local PT)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">USA (1st in Group D, 6 pts) vs T\u00fcrkiye (eliminated, 0 pts) \u2014 momentum and seeding for the hosts, pride alone for the visitors.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Intro<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This was meant to be the game that decided Group D. Instead, T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s surprise defeat to Paraguay sealed their elimination with a match to spare, while the USA&#8217;s win over Australia confirmed them as group winners. What&#8217;s left is a dead rubber on paper \u2014 but with Arda G\u00fcler, Kenan Y\u0131ld\u0131z and Hakan \u00c7alhano\u011flu still in the building, there&#8217;s enough quality on the pitch for this one to misbehave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">What&#8217;s at Stake<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>USA<\/strong><br \/>\nAlready through as group winners, this is about momentum, seeding, and not disappointing a sold-out home crowd in Los Angeles. Mauricio Pochettino has the freedom to rotate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><br \/>\nAlready eliminated after back-to-back goalless defeats to Australia and Paraguay, this is purely about pride and salvaging something from a campaign that has badly underwhelmed a talented squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Individual Storylines<\/strong><br \/>\nA rotated USA XI and a freed-up T\u00fcrkiye attack could combine for a more open game than the stakes suggest.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">The Tactical Battlefield<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 T\u00fcrkiye \u2014 Formation: 4-2-3-1<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> Possession-based, built to feed G\u00fcler and Y\u0131ld\u0131z in the pockets behind the striker<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Main Threat:<\/strong> Individual quality from G\u00fcler, Y\u0131ld\u0131z and \u00c7alhano\u011flu, who dictates tempo from deep<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> Have failed to score in either group game so far \u2014 the attack simply hasn&#8217;t clicked<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Key Duel:<\/strong> T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s creative trio vs a rotated USA backline that may be more porous than usual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USA \u2014 Formation: 4-3-3 (rotated)<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Style:<\/strong> Direct, confident, playing with the security of already-secured qualification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Main Threat:<\/strong> Folarin Balogun likely leading the line if Pulisic is rested; McKennie and Adams anchoring midfield<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> Wholesale changes could disrupt rhythm and leave gaps for T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s attacking talent to exploit<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Key Duel:<\/strong> A youthful, rotated USA defence vs T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s front four finally playing with the handbrake off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Five Players to Watch<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 Kenan Y\u0131ld\u0131z<\/strong> (Juventus) \u2014 <em>Highly productive club season, goalless so far at the World Cup<\/em><br \/>\nArrived in the Americas with sky-high expectations after a strong Serie A campaign. A dead rubber with nothing to lose is exactly the stage where he could finally deliver.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 Arda G\u00fcler<\/strong> (Real Madrid) \u2014 <em>21-year-old creative spark<\/em><br \/>\nHas struggled to unlock defences in T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s first two matches but remains the side&#8217;s most dangerous individual creator.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Folarin Balogun<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Likely starter up front with Pulisic managing a knock<\/em><br \/>\nIn line to lead the USA attack and a contender to take penalties in Pulisic&#8217;s absence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Tim Ream<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Oldest player to ever feature for the USA at a men&#8217;s World Cup<\/em><br \/>\nThe 38-year-old has captained the side in their first two games and could retain the armband again here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 Yunus Akg\u00fcn \/ Akt\u00fcrko\u011flu<\/strong> \u2014 <em>T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s most direct outlet so far<\/em><br \/>\nOne of the more lively performers for T\u00fcrkiye in a misfiring attack, and listed as a value anytime-scorer pick by bookmakers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Opponent<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paraguay<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">L<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Australia<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0\u20132<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">L<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">North Macedonia<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Venezuela<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Opponent<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Result<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Australia<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2\u20130<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Paraguay<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4\u20131<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">W<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">WC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Our Call<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>T\u00fcrkiye 1 \u2013 2 USA<\/strong><br \/>\nOdds: USA -105 \u00b7 Draw +300 \u00b7 T\u00fcrkiye +255<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Expect a livelier game than the dead-rubber tag suggests. A rotated USA side should still have enough quality and confidence to see this off, but T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s attacking talent finally playing with freedom \u2014 and nothing to lose \u2014 makes at least one goal for the eliminated side a real possibility.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Betting Tips<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>1. USA to Win \u2014 -105<\/strong><br \/>\nEven with changes to the lineup, the form, confidence, and squad-depth gap favours the hosts as the most likely outcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/todayspredict.com\/over-2-5-goals-predictions\">Over 2.5 Goals<\/a> \u2014 Over -140<\/strong><br \/>\nA rotated USA backline facing a T\u00fcrkiye attack desperate to finally get on the scoresheet points toward a more open, higher-scoring affair than the group stage has produced for either side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>3. USA -0.5 Spread \u2014 -110<\/strong><br \/>\nA straightforward way to back the hosts without needing a multi-goal margin, useful given the expected squad rotation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>4. Yunus Akt\u00fcrko\u011flu to Score Anytime \u2014 +290<\/strong><br \/>\nThe standout value play for backing T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s attacking talent to finally click in a game with the pressure off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>5. Folarin Balogun to Score Anytime<\/strong><br \/>\nWith Pulisic managing a knock, Balogun looks set for a central role in the USA attack and a strong chance to add to his tournament tally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Build a Bet Suggestion:<\/strong> USA to Win &amp; Over 2.5 Goals &amp; Akt\u00fcrko\u011flu to Score Anytime \u2014 a combo that backs the hosts while still getting value on T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s attack finally finding the net.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><em>Odds are illustrative and for entertainment purposes. Always check the latest prices with your bookmaker before placing a bet, and gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Stats Comparison<\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Stat<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 T\u00fcrkiye<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Points<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goals Scored<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goals Conceded<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Goal Difference<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">+5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Group D Standings (Before Matchday 3)<\/h4>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">#<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USA<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Australia<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 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