NEW YORK — Co-host the United States and Germany will 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 could rest a number of first-choice players, with Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams and Folarin Balogun at risk of missing the next round if they pick up 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, so that’s why we’re going to push for it,” said Pulisic.

“It’s an amazing opportunity... We don’t necessarily need a win, but it’s a World Cup game, and we all want to give our best and do well.”

The US have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since 2002, but a strong start has raised hopes that they could go on a deep run on home turf.

Australia and Paraguay square off in a battle for second place in Santa Clara. A draw would favour the Socceroos thanks to their better goal difference but would likely be enough to send Paraguay through too.

Germany are guaranteed to advance as winners of Group E following wins over Curacao and Ivory Coast, putting first-round exits in the two previous World Cups behind them.

“I’m very happy that we’re not at the end of our journey yet, but it is very important that we remain modest,” said Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.

“We have won two matches, one was clear, one was very close. We want to win again tomorrow and we’ll see who we play on Monday (in the last 32).”

The four-time world champions take on an Ecuador side who desperately need a victory to extend their stay in the competition.