Türkiye scores late winner against USMNT in group stage finale

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Türkiye scores late winner against USMNT in group stage finale
Summary

Türkiye defeated the United States men's national team 3-2 in a World Cup group stage match on June 25, 2026, at SoFi Stadium. Despite resting 10 regular starters, the U.S. held a 1-0 lead thanks to Aaron Trusty's early goal. After trailing 2-1, the U.S. equalized through Sebastian Berhalter, but Türkiye scored in stoppage time. The U.S. now moves into the knockout stage where they will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 28.

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  • United States rested 10 regular starters for the match.
  • U.S. scored first, but Türkiye leveled and took the lead.
  • Sebastian Berhalter scored to equalize later in the match.
  • Türkiye clinched win with final goal in stoppage time.
  • U.S. will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
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  • 5:13 AMYahoo SportsTürkiye nips USMNT in stoppage time to take group stage finale
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Americans sit 10 regular starters and take their first loss to the inspired Turks. Now, U.S. advances to knockout stage, where its home World Cup will be defined.

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