Turkey edges USA with stoppage-time winner in World Cup match

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Turkey edges USA with stoppage-time winner in World Cup match
Summary

Turkey shocked co-hosts United States with a last-minute goal to win 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup match held in Los Angeles on June 26. The United States initially took the lead early in the match, but Turkey equalized and then took the lead before the U.S. tied it again. Kaan Ayhan scored the decisive goal with the last kick of the game, securing Turkey's first World Cup victory since 2002. The United States, having already secured top spot in another match, will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 2.

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  • Turkey defeated USA 3-2 in their World Cup match.
  • USA took an early lead, scoring within three minutes.
  • Turkey equalized then led before U.S. tied the game again.
  • Kaan Ayhan scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
  • United States will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 2.
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  • 5:15 AMYahoo SportsCo-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against Turkey
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Eliminated Turkey end the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time winner as they record their first World Cup victory since 2002.

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