USMNT scores second-fastest goal in their World Cup history with impressive strike against Turkey
The United States men's national team opened scoring against Turkey in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, with Auston Trusty netting in the third minute. The goal was the second‑fastest in U.S. World Cup history, trailing only Clint Dempsey’s 30‑second strike in 2014. Turkey later equalized through Arda Güler, but the early goal highlighted the USA’s strong start to the tournament.
- ▪Auston Trusty scored his first international goal in the third minute of the USA‑Turkey match, making it the second‑fastest World Cup goal for the United States.
- ▪The goal came after the United States had already secured two wins in the group stage, marking the third consecutive game in which they scored within the first ten minutes.
- ▪Trusty’s strike followed a corner from Sebastian Berhalter and beat Turkish goalkeeper Ugurcan Çakir at the back post.
- ▪Turkey responded less than seven minutes later with a goal by Arda Güler, his first of the tournament.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer USMNT scores second-fastest goal in their World Cup history with impressive strike against Turkey By Dylan Svoboda Published June 25, 2026, 10:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The United States men’s national team got on the board quickly against Turkey on Thursday night. After an impressive first two wins of the World Cup, the Americans scored barely two minutes into their final group stage game with a goal from Auston Trusty. An uncovered Trusty took a corner kick from Sebastian Berhalter. After a quick gather, Trusty kicked it past Turkey goalie Ugurcan Çakir and at the back post to get on the board first.
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