USMNT falls to Turkiye 3-2 in World Cup group stage finale
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026

The U.S. men’s national team concluded their World Cup group stage with a 3-2 loss against Turkiye on June 25, 2026, in Inglewood, California. Sebastian Berhalter scored a goal and provided an assist, while Christian Pulisic returned from injury, coming off the bench. The match had no bearing on group standings, as the U.S. finished with six points and is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1. This marked the first time the Americans did not sweep their group stage matches.
- •USMNT finished Group D with six points after the loss.
- •Auston Trusty opened the scoring in the third minute.
- •Sebastian Berhalter scored and assisted in the match.
- •Pulisic returned from injury, showing impact off the bench.
- •USMNT faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
- 4:31 AMCBS Sports — USMNT World Cup Player Ratings: Sebastian Berhalter delivers big time; Christian Pulisic shines off bench
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT ends World Cup group stage on sour note despite Pulisic return
"Here's how the Americans performed against Turkiye in a last-second 3-2 loss
"Sebastian Berhalter stood out with a goal and assist against Türkiye.
Sources
External links- CBS SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:31 AMUSMNT World Cup Player Ratings: Sebastian Berhalter delivers big time; Christian Pulisic shines off bench
Here's how the Americans performed against Turkiye in a last-second 3-2 loss
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:15 AMUSMNT ends World Cup group stage on sour note despite Pulisic return
Sebastian Berhalter stood out with a goal and assist against Türkiye.
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