USA suffers last-minute loss to Turkey in World Cup match

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

USA suffers last-minute loss to Turkey in World Cup match
Summary

On June 26, 2026, in Inglewood, California, the USA men's soccer team fell 3-2 to Turkey in a World Cup group stage match. The US took an early lead through Auston Trusty but was pegged back twice by Turkey, with Kaan Ahyan scoring a last-minute winner. Despite the defeat, the USA progresses to the knockout stage, having already secured advancement in previous matches. US star Christian Pulisic made a comeback from injury, exhibiting a lively performance on the field.

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  • USA leads early after a goal from Auston Trusty.
  • Turkey equalizes with a goal from Arda Guler.
  • Eren Elmali assists Orkun Kokcu for Turkey's second goal.
  • Kaan Ahyan nets a last-minute winner for Turkey.
  • USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina next.
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  • 4:27 AMYahoo SportsUSA undone by late Turkish sucker-punch but nippy Pulisic cameo maintains momentum
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USA 2-3 Turkey: Mauricio Pochettino’s side head into the knockouts off the back of a defeat, after Kaan Ahyan scores a last-minute winner for an already-eliminated Turkey

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