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