Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the United States at Los Angeles Stadium in their Group D Matchday 3 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite the defeat, the Team USA finished top of the group with seven points and an unbeaten record, while Turkey bowed out of the tournament on a high after earning their lone victory of the campaign.

USMNT STRIKE EARLY

The United States got off to a dream start as Auston Trusty opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, catching the Turkish defense out of position.

The Los Angeles crowd erupted as Mauricio Pochettino's heavily rotated side struck first, proving the changes had an immediate impact.

TURKEY'S SWIFT RESPONSE

Turkey hit back quickly through Arda Güler, who leveled the match in the 10th minute and shifted the momentum in his side's favor.

The team managed by Vincenzo Montella completed the turnaround in the 31st minute, when Barış Alper Yılmaz finished off a well-worked move to make it 2-1.

It was the first time Turkey held a lead at any point during this FIFA World Cup campaign.

BERHALTER STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT... UNTIL THE VERY END

Sebastian Berhalter was the game's standout performer for much of the afternoon.

He delivered the corner that led to the United States' opening goal, picked up a first-half yellow card, and then capped off his performance with a stunning long-range equalizer in the 49th minute.

But just when it looked like he would be one of the match's heroes, the dramatic finale had other plans.

THE HEART OF TURKEY

Kaan Ayhan delivered the final blow in the dying seconds, scoring in the 90+8’ minute after another brilliant team move, once again orchestrated by a sensational Arda Güler.

Turkey end their World Cup journey with an unforgettable, emotional victory over the co-hosts, sealing a truly dramatic win on the biggest stage.

A fitting farewell to their tournament—full of character, resilience, and pure late magic.

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