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Turkey edges past USA 3-2 in World Cup Group D match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Turkey edges past USA 3-2 in World Cup Group D match
Summary

Turkey defeated the USA 3-2 in a World Cup Group D match on June 26, 2026. Matt Turner, starting for the USA, was unable to save any of the three shots on target. Weston McKennie provided strong leadership but the U.S. defense struggled against the Turkish attacks. The match was significant for the U.S. team, impacting their progression in the tournament. Post-match evaluations will likely focus on Turner's performance and the team's defensive strategies moving forward.

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  • •USA lost to Turkey 3-2 in World Cup Group D
  • •Matt Turner started but conceded three goals
  • •Weston McKennie provided effective leadership
  • •Defensive weaknesses were highlighted during the match
  • •Match occurred on June 26, 2026
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Berhalter was USA’s pass master, McKennie led the side well but back line struggled against Turkish attacks Matt Turner In a surprise start, Turner was unable to stop the three shots he faced on his net, which will do little for the nearly extinguished case for him to start over Matt Freese. Then again, there were a couple of timely sweeper actions and he is now part of a select group of US goalkeepers to start in multiple World Cups. 4 Continue reading...

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