USMNT struggles against Turkey, preparing for knockout stage matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:39 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

USMNT struggles against Turkey, preparing for knockout stage matchup

Summary

The USMNT fell 3-2 to Turkey in the group stage finale on June 26 in an ongoing World Cup campaign. Despite an early goal from Auston Trusty, the U.S. defense faltered, allowing Kaan Ayhan to score a late winner. Manager Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to the lineup, already knowing the team would advance to face Bosnia Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday in Los Angeles. Pochettino emphasized the importance of overall tournament success over individual match records and expressed confidence in his squad's potential for future matches.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT loses 3-2 to Turkey in final group stage game.
•Auston Trusty scored early, but defense collapsed late.
•Pochettino made nine lineup changes for the match.
•USMNT faces Bosnia Herzegovina on June 28 in Round of 32.
•Pochettino focused on winning the World Cup over individual match records.

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The USMNT already knew its opponent in the upcoming Round 32 when manager Mauricio Pochettino sat down to fill out his starting 11 for the group stage finale against Turkey. As a result, there were nine changes from the lineup…
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