USA scores second-fastest goal in team World Cup history in group-stage finale vs. Turkey
Auston Trusty scored his first international goal three minutes into the United States' group-stage match against Turkey, marking the second-fastest opening kickoff goal in U.S. World Cup history. The United States had previously defeated Paraguay 4-1 and shut out Australia 2-0, aiming for a third consecutive win. Turkey later equalized and took the lead with goals from Arda Güler and Orkun Kökçü, ending the U.S. lead.
- ▪Auston Trusty converted a corner kick three minutes into the match, giving the United States a 1-0 lead at Los Angeles Stadium.
- ▪The goal was the second-fastest the United States has scored from the opening kickoff in World Cup history.
- ▪Turkey responded with goals by Arda Güler in the 10th minute and Orkun Kökçü in the 31st minute to lead 2-1 at halftime.
- ▪Christian Pulisic remained on the bench due to a left calf injury after missing the previous match on June 10.
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The World Cup USA scores second-fastest goal in team World Cup history in group-stage finale vs. Turkey The defender converted a corner kick for his first international goal at Los Angeles Stadium By Chantz Martin Fox News Published June 25, 2026 10:52pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video John Strong on USA vs. Turkiye, Christian Pulisic, Harry Kane’s miss | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd John Strong joins Colin Cowherd to preview USA vs. Türkiye, discuss Christian Pulisic’s calf injury and if he’ll play, as well as Harry Kane’s late miss against Ghana that led to a scoreless draw. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. men's national team wasted little time getting on the scoreboard once again.
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