U.S. men's team falls to Turkey at 2026 World Cup before knockout round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The U.S. men's soccer team lost 3-2 to Turkey on June 25 during the 2026 World Cup in Inglewood, California. Despite the defeat, the U.S. had already secured its place in the Round of 32 with prior victories against Australia and Paraguay. Kaan Ayhan scored the decisive goal for Turkey on the final kick of the match, marking Turkey's only win in the tournament. The Americans will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California.
- •U.S. led early but lost to Turkey 3-2.
- •Match took place at SoFi Stadium on June 25.
- •U.S. previously secured spots with wins over Australia and Paraguay.
- •Next match is against Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.
- •Turkey's win was its only match victory in the tournament.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss to Turkey before knockout round
"The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Boxing•Jun 26, 2026, 5:32 AM🎥 USA lose but stay top, Turkey 👋 by winning! Paraguay v Australia, dull 🥱
- Boxing•Jun 26, 2026, 5:29 AM🎥 World Cup highlights: Turkey beat the USA, Australia snatch second
- Boxing•Jun 26, 2026, 5:28 AMMoisés Caicedo captains Ecuador in critical 2-1 win over Germany
Boxing•Jun 26, 2026, 5:19 AMTony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32- Boxing•Jun 26, 2026, 5:13 AMTürkiye nips USMNT in stoppage time to take group stage finale
- Boxing•Jun 26, 2026, 4:56 AMU.S. Loses World Cup Game Against Turkey, Moves on to Knockout Round
