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Recap: Turkey stuns USA 3-2 late in final World Cup group game
By Sanjesh Singh at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
What to KnowTurkey scored the winner in the 98th minute when Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range as the USMNT couldn’t clear its lines.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute off a corner kick from Sebastian Berhalter, drilling it home from close range with his left foot. Berhalter later eq...
Key takeaway Real Madrid young star Arda Guler equalized for Turkey in the 10th minute after getting in behind Mark McKenzie and Miles Robinson.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The USMNT's loss to Turkey may not have significant implications for their World Cup run, given they had already secured the top spot in Group D, but it does set the stage for a crucial matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1. Local fans will be watching closely to see how the team bounces back from this late-game collapse, particularly with Christian Pulisic's return to the pitch after a calf injury. The fact that Pulisic came close to scoring on multiple occasions is a positive sign, and his presence will be key in the upcoming match. With the US ranked No. 14 by FIFA and Bosnia and Herzegovina likely to be a formidable opponent, the Bay Area crowd will play a significant role in cheering on the Stars and Stripes as they look to advance in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? What to KnowTurkey scored the winner in the 98th minute when Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range as the USMNT couldn’t clear its lines.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute off a corner kick from Sebastian Berhalter, drilling it home from close range with his left foot. Berhalter later eq...
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