U.S. men's national team faces defeat to Türkiye in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The U.S. men's national team suffered a 3-2 loss to Türkiye in their Group D finale on June 29. This defeat extends the team's losing streak to 10 consecutive matches against European opponents, dating back to a loss against the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup. Despite setting a record for goals scored in a World Cup and finishing atop their group, the U.S. will need to overcome their European challenges to advance further in the tournament. Their next matchup is against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
- •U.S. loses 3-2 to Türkiye in World Cup Group D finale.
- •Team has not won against a European opponent in nearly five years.
- •Current losing streak includes defeats to Serbia and Slovenia.
- •Next match is against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
- •U.S. has historically struggled against European teams in World Cups.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: To advance, the U.S. will have to end its five-year European curse
"To advance any further at this summer’s World Cup, the U.S. will have to find a way to beat a European opponent, something it hasn't done in almost five years.
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