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Christian Pulisic receives standing ovation in World Cup return against Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:41 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Christian Pulisic receives standing ovation in World Cup return against Turkey

Summary

Christian Pulisic entered the USA’s World Cup group stage finale against Turkey in the 57th minute, replacing Tim Weah with the score tied at 2-2. The match took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where Pulisic received a strong ovation from the crowd. He had recovered from a calf injury that had sidelined him for a previous match but did not start due to concerns about risking further injury. In the closing moments, Kaan Ayhan scored a late goal for Turkey, resulting in a 3-2 victory for them. The USA secured the top spot in Group D and will advance to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

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•Pulisic entered the match in the 57th minute.
•USA and Turkey ended the match 3-2 in favor of Turkey.
•USA finishes top of Group D despite the loss.
•The USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
•Pulisic created two scoring chances shortly after entering the match.

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Christian Pulisic started on the bench during the USA’s World Cup group stage finale against Turkey, but entered the game in the 57th minute with the score tied at 2-2. He replaced Tim Weah and received a standing ovation from…
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