Now it gets serious at World Cup — and USMNT are in position to make deep run
The USMNT has advanced to the Round of 32 in the World Cup after a 3-2 loss to Turkey in their group-stage finale. Despite the loss, the team is in a good position to make a deep run in the tournament. The USMNT will now prepare for a matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the knockouts.
- ▪The USMNT lost 3-2 to Turkey in their group-stage finale
- ▪The team had already clinched as group winners before the match
- ▪Christian Pulisic played nearly 40 minutes in his return from a calf injury
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beyond the back page Now it gets serious at World Cup — and USMNT are in position to make deep run By Jake Nisse Published June 26, 2026, 7:50 a.m. ET Sebastian Berhalter celebrates with United States teammates after scoring a goal during a loss to Turkey in the World Cup in Los Angeles on June 25, 2026. AP Photo/Andre Penner Bring on the knockouts. The USMNT will now shift their World Cup focus to the Round of 32 following a last-minute 3-2 loss against Turkey in Thursday night’s dead-rubber, group-stage finale in Los Angeles.
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