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Kaan Ayhan scores late to give Türkiye win over USA in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:40 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Kaan Ayhan scores late to give Türkiye win over USA in World Cup

Summary

Türkiye edged the United States with a last-minute goal by Kaan Ayhan in the 98th minute at the 2026 World Cup. The defender took advantage of a close-range opportunity after making his World Cup debut. With this victory, Türkiye secured three points, exiting the tournament. USA, having topped Group D with six points, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

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By the Numbers

•Kaan Ayhan scored Türkiye's late winner against USA.
•Ayhan's goal came ten minutes into his World Cup debut.
•USA finished Group D at the top with six points.
•USA will play against Bosnia and Herzegovina next.
•Türkiye exits the World Cup with three points.

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4:40 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Former Bundesliga defender ends USA's unbeaten run with Türkiye's late winner

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Kaan Ayhan's 98th-minute strike against the United States helped Türkiye to leave the 2026 World Cup with three points. The German-born defender played for Schalke, Eintracht Frankfurt and Fortuna D�...
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