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Turkey Stuns US 3-2 with 96th-minute winner

6/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. lost 3-2 to Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 25, 2026.
Auston Trusty gave United States a lead from a Sebastian Berhalter corner three minutes in.
Turkey equalised via Arda Güler in 10th minute and took the lead with Orkun Kökçü’s goal in 31st.
Kaan Ayhan’s 96th-minute winner sends U.S. to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 in Round of 32 in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

History

Historical Context

When the United States opened the 1994 FIFA World Cup at the Rose Bowl, 94,194 fans watched a 2-0 loss to Brazil, exposing tactical flaws that persisted through the tournament, including the first World Cup win since 1950 against Colombia. The recent 3-2 defeat to Turkey at SoFi Stadium echoes that same gap between ambition and execution.

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Story summary

U.S. lost 3-2 to Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 25, 2026.
Auston Trusty gave United States a lead from a Sebastian Berhalter corner three minutes in.
Turkey equalised via Arda Güler in 10th minute and took the lead with Orkun Kökçü’s goal in 31st.
Kaan Ayhan’s 96th-minute winner sends U.S. to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 in Round of 32 in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

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