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With a World Cup knockout berth already secured, the U.S. men’s team opted to give starters a breather against Turkey, a decision that nearly paid off before a last‑minute strike decided the game. The fallout reshapes the upcoming round‑of‑32 clash in San Francisco and influences the fate of Congo and Uzbekistan in Atlanta.
The U.S. secured top spot in Group D, rotated its lineup against Turkey, and will meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco on July 1. A win for Congo over Uzbekistan could reshape the third‑place race.
The United States concluded their group stage with a 3‑2 win over Turkey in Inglewood, using the match to test a host of newcomers ahead of a knockout clash with Bosnia‑Herzegovina.
Pulisic returned from injury, contributed several attacking moves, and was narrowly beaten by a nutmeg that led to Turkey’s winning goal, while teammates and coach praised his impact.
A narrow defeat to Türkiye highlighted defensive lapses, but Christian Pulisic's impact and emerging talent offer optimism as the U.S. prepares for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
The United States fell 3-2 to Turkey in a high‑scoring final group‑stage match at SoFi Stadium, but the result could not dim the excitement of a sellout crowd that celebrated a spot in the Round of 32.
In a high‑stakes yet meaningless match, Turkey rallied from behind to defeat a second‑string U.S. side 3‑2, with Ayhan’s dramatic winner sealing the win amid injuries and star‑studded attendance.
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The United States fell 3-2 to Turkey in their final group match but secured a knockout round spot, setting up a July 1 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara.
The United States took an early lead before Turkey rallied to win 3-2 in a dead‑rubber match that saw multiple lineup changes, injuries and a host of celebrities in attendance.
The United States lost a tightly contested World Cup group‑stage match to Turkey, with Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage‑time goal highlighting both offensive spark and defensive frailties.