World Cup 2026 USA Win Group D Despite Turkiye Defeat
The United States lost 3-2 to Turkey in their final Group D match of the 2026 World Cup. Despite the defeat, the U.S. had already secured the top spot in the group before the game began. They will now face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
- ▪Auston Trusty gave the United States an early lead before Sebastian Berhalter equalised.
- ▪Turkey's Kaan Ayhan scored in deep stoppage time to win the match 3-2.
- ▪The United States had already clinched first place in Group D prior to the kickoff.
- ▪The U.S. will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32.
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World Cup 2026 Sports World Cup 2026 USA Win Group D Despite Turkiye Defeat By Oliver Mason · June 26, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. UNITED STATES · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 USA: The co-hosts lost 3-2 to Turkiye but still won Group D. —Late drama: Kaan Ayhan scored deep in stoppage time to win it for Turkiye. —US scorers: Auston Trusty struck early and Sebastian Berhalter equalised. —Already through: The USA had sealed top spot before kick-off. —Next: The USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32. A dead rubber turned into a five-goal thriller, and while the United States lost the battle, they had already won the war for top spot.
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