Turkiye defeated the United States 3-2 in a dramatic Group D World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium on June 26, 2026, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan.
Despite the loss, the United States advanced as group winners and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last 32.
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Turkiye, meanwhile, exited the tournament after previous defeats to Paraguay and Australia.
Match Highlights
The United States took an early lead in under three minutes. Backup center-back Auston Trusty converted a corner kick at the far post for his first international goal.
Turkiye equalized in the 10th minute.
Arda Guler received a cross from Baris Alper Yilmaz and struck the ball past American goalkeeper Matt Turner.
The Turkish squad took their first lead of the tournament in the 31st minute. Yilmaz converted a cut-back pass from Eren Elmali on the left flank.
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The United States equalized in the 49th minute.
Sebastian Berhalter drove a low shot into the bottom corner after Turkiye partially cleared a long throw-in from Mark McKenzie.
American forward Christian Pulisic entered the match near the hour mark for his first appearance since an injury against Paraguay.
He saw two close-range shots blocked by the defense.
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Turkiye secured the victory deep into stoppage time. Ayhan converted a short-range opportunity to end the match.
