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Turkey scores late to hand USA loss in World Cup Group D finale

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Turkey scores late to hand USA loss in World Cup Group D finale

Summary

Turkey defeated the USA 3-2 with a late goal in extra time during the final Group D match of the World Cup on June 26 at Los Angeles Stadium. The USA had already secured the top spot in the group and will advance to the Knockout Round, facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday. Despite the loss, the USA's earlier performances ensured qualification for the next stage of the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Turkey scores a late goal to win 3-2 against the USA.
•The match took place at Los Angeles Stadium on June 26.
•USA had already secured top position in Group D.
•Next, the USA faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32.
•Turkey is eliminated from the tournament after the match.

Latest Updates

5:05 AMBBC Sport — Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Late Turkey goal deals USA loss in Group D World Cup finale

What they're saying

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Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
— BBC Sport