World Cup 2026: USMNT stunned by Türkiye in stoppage time, losing perfect group stage run
The USMNT's perfect group stage run ended in a stoppage-time defeat to Türkiye, sparking debate over the team's form heading into the knockout rounds.
📍 Aftermath
The USMNT lost their final World Cup group stage match to Türkiye following a last-second goal. Despite the loss, the team won the group and remained in good shape for the knockout stage.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed that he was not worried about the result.
Epilogue added 86d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The United States Men's National Team lost its final group stage match to Türkiye following a last-second goal. Despite the defeat, the U.S. won their group. The match featured a lineup gamble by coach Mauricio Pochettino and the substitution of Christian Pulisic.
Coverage from the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and CNN emphasizes the timing of the loss and Pochettino's response to the media. The New York Times reported that Pochettino abruptly ended a press conference by reminding reporters that the team had won the group. Other outlets, including the BBC and The Telegraph, are framing the result within a broader trend of underdogs and minnows performing well during the 2026 tournament.
Attention now shifts to the knockout stage, where Sports Illustrated suggests the team remains in good shape despite the loss. The real work for Pochettino and his squad begins as they move past the group stage.
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Who scored the decisive goal against the USMNT?
According to ESPN, Martinelli scored in stoppage time.
How did Mauricio Pochettino react to the loss during the press conference?
The New York Times reported that he abruptly ended the press conference, stating, 'Sorry guys, we won (the group).'
Did the loss affect the U.S. team's standing in the group?
No, coverage from ESPN and The New York Times confirms that the U.S. still won their group.
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