USMNT falls to Turkey on stoppage-time goal to close out World Cup group stage
The USMNT fell to Turkey 3-2 in a World Cup group stage match, with Kaan Ayhan scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. The loss was not entirely unexpected, as USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino had rotated in nine new starters for the match. Despite the loss, there were some positive takeaways, including the return of Christian Pulisic to the pitch and the team's heart and fight in the second half.
- ▪The USMNT lost to Turkey 3-2 in a World Cup group stage match
- ▪Kaan Ayhan scored the winning goal for Turkey in stoppage time
- ▪Christian Pulisic played the final 32 minutes of the match after coming on as a substitute
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World Cup 2026 Soccer USMNT falls to Turkey on stoppage-time goal to close out World Cup group stage By Ethan Sears Published June 26, 2026 Updated June 26, 2026, 12:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The U.S. national team’s dream World Cup had to hit a snag somewhere. That it happened Thursday night after Mauricio Pochettino rolled out a side with nine of 11 starters rotated in an unconsequential group-stage finale is, at least, hard to get that worked up about.
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