The lead
June 26, 2026 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, USA — Türkiye beats much-changed USMNT with last-gasp goal. Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.
How the match unfolded
This Group D match finished 3-2 for Türkiye over United States in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Türkiye seized early momentum when Auston Trusty (USA) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross following a corner. in the 3'. The middle phases featured 3 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+8' when Kaan Ayhan (Türkiye) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.. 70,492 fans were in the building at SoFi Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.
Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Türkiye leave SoFi Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group D, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both Türkiye and United States continue Group D play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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