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Turkiye edges USA with late goal at World Cup amid odd decisions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:22 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Turkiye edges USA with late goal at World Cup amid odd decisions

Summary

During the FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2026, the United States suffered a 3-2 defeat against Turkiye, with the losing side conceding a last-minute goal. Coach Mauricio Pochettino opted to rest several key players to avoid suspensions in light of the upcoming knockout stage. Despite clinching the top spot in Group D, the U.S. team, playing without some of its best players, couldn't maintain its undefeated record. In other matches, South Korea benched star player Son Heung-Min, while Ecuador surprisingly defeated Germany, highlighting the unpredictable outcomes of the tournament. The U.S. will next face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the knockout stage.

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By the Numbers

•Turkiye scores in the dying moments to defeat the USA 3-2.
•Mauricio Pochettino rested several starters to avoid suspensions.
•USA had previously clinched first place in Group D.
•Ecuador surprises Germany with a victory in another match.
•Next, the USA will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the knockout stage.

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What they're saying

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Head-scratching lneup decisions, late goals and upsets seem the norm, especially in the last 24 hours at the FIFA World Cup as the United States saw an undefeated group schedule vanish in seconds.
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