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Sebastian Berhalter scores and assists in World Cup match against Turkey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Sebastian Berhalter scores and assists in World Cup match against Turkey

Summary

The USMNT faced Turkey in a World Cup match in Los Angeles, losing 3-2 on Thursday. Despite the defeat, Sebastian Berhalter became the first US player to score and assist in the same World Cup match since 1966. Berhalter provided a corner for Aaron Trusty’s goal and later scored with a long-range effort. The USMNT, having already secured advancement from Group D, will now meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco on Thursday, aiming for a spot in the last 16.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT lost 3-2 to Turkey in a World Cup match.
•Sebastian Berhalter scored and assisted in the match.
•The USMNT secured a place in the knockout stage.
•Next match is against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday.
•USMNT last reached the quarter-finals in 2002.

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4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Sebastian Berhalter breaks USMNT World Cup record as Bosnia and Herzegovina await in round of 32

What they're saying

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The USMNT have eyes on further World Cup progress following their loss to Turkey on Thursday in Los Angeles. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were already through as winners of Group D following victories over Paraguay and Australia, so the result did not make a difference to their overall campaign despite the late disappointment.
— Yahoo Sports

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