Pulisic subs on as Türkiye edges U.S. in World Cup group match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The United States, featuring Christian Pulisic as a substitute, concluded their World Cup group stage with an erratic performance against Türkiye. The match occurred on June 26, and while it had little significance for standings, it highlighted inconsistencies in the U.S. team’s play. Earlier matches had shown the U.S. displaying vibrance, contrasting with their final group stage showing. The U.S. now looks to regroup as they prepare for the knockout stages.
- •U.S. played Türkiye on June 26 in World Cup group stage.
- •Pulisic came on as a substitute during the match.
- •U.S. exhibited inconsistency compared to earlier performances.
- •The group stage match had minimal impact on standings.
- 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey
- 5:14 AMESPN — Pulisic subs on as Türkiye beats U.S. on last kick...
"Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States on Thursday night just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week. Pulisic entered the Americans' 3-2 loss to Turkey as a substitute early in the second half to the soundtrack of an enormous roar from the sellout crowd at SoFi Stadium. Pulisic also had a lowlight when rising star Arda Güler nutmegged him — flicked the ball between his legs — to begin the sequence that ended with Kaan Ayhan's winning goal on the final kick of the match.
"After starting the World Cup with two performances full of incredible verve and vibrancy, the United States finished their group stage with a showing that was erratic and inconsistent in a match that had little meaning.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:48 AMPulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey
Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States on Thursday night just in time to warm up for the World Cup games that really matter starting next week. Pulisic entered the Americans' 3-2 loss to Turkey as a substitute early in the second half to the soundtrack of an enormous roar from the sellout crowd at SoFi Stadium. Pulisic also had a lowlight when rising star Arda Güler nutmegged him — flicked the ball between his legs — to begin the sequence that ended with Kaan Ayhan's winning goal on the final kick of the match.
- ESPNJun 26, 2026, 5:14 AMPulisic subs on as Türkiye beats U.S. on last kick...
After starting the World Cup with two performances full of incredible verve and vibrancy, the United States finished their group stage with a showing that was erratic and inconsistent in a match that had little meaning.
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