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Türkiye stuns US with stoppage-time 3-2 victory

PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2026, 2:21 AM ET

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Los Angeles — Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, with Kaan Ayhan scoring in the 90+8th minute to decide the match. Auston Trusty opened for the US inside three minutes, while Arda Güler and Barış Yılmaz gave Türkiye a first-half lead before Sebastian Berhalter equalized early in the second half. The result leaves the US still top of Group D and advancing to the Round of 32, while Türkiye celebrated its first World Cup win since 2002. The US is scheduled to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first knockout round on July 1–2, and teams and coaches now turn to tactical preparations and fitness assessments ahead of that fixture.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early match: Auston Trusty scores for USA in the 2–3rd minute to open scoring.
First half: Arda Güler (10') and Barış Yılmaz (31') put Türkiye ahead.
Second half: Sebastian Berhalter equalizes in the 49th minute for the United States.
Stoppage time: Kaan Ayhan scores in the 90+8th minute to win for Türkiye.
Postmatch: United States remains top of Group D and advances to play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

News Intelligence

This match is a reminder of the unpredictability of sports. It's a thrilling example of how a game can change in the final moments. If you're a soccer fan, it's worth revisiting the match highlights for Ayhan's last-minute goal.

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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5

Who Benefited

The Turkish national team benefited by securing a dramatic 3-2 victory, recording their first World Cup win since 2002 and gaining momentum and confidence ahead of other tournament fixtures.

Who Impacted

The United States suffered a stoppage-time defeat that ended their unbeaten run in group play despite already qualifying as Group D winners, prompting tactical reassessment before the Round of 32.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Turkish national team benefited by securing a dramatic 3-2 victory, recording their first World Cup win since 2002 and gaining momentum and confidence ahead of other tournament fixtures.

Who Impacted

The United States suffered a stoppage-time defeat that ended their unbeaten run in group play despite already qualifying as Group D winners, prompting tactical reassessment before the Round of 32.