USA vs Turkey LIVE: Turkey takes the lead after early USMNT goal
Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over the USMNT in the final World Cup group stage match, though the USA still advanced to the round of 32.
📍 The outcome
Turkey defeated the USMNT 3-2 with a last minute goal. Despite the loss, the USA won Group D and advanced to a round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Epilogue added 34d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The United States Men's National Team fell to Türkiye in the final seconds of their group stage finale. Despite an early goal from the USMNT, Türkiye took the lead and eventually won the match 3-2.
Coverage from CBS Sports, AP News, Fox News, and USA Today highlights that the USA started nine new players and kept Christian Pulisic on the bench. Despite the loss, CBS Sports reports that the USA won Group D.
Following the group stage results, the USA is set for a round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to Fox News.
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Who reported it (4)
- Last minute Turkiye goal downs USMNT 3-2 in final World Cup group stage match as USA win Group D and advance CBS Sports · 45d ago
- US keeps Pulisic on bench, sends out 9 new starters vs. Turkey in World Cup group finale AP News · 45d ago
- Team USA falls to Türkiye in final seconds, still set for round of 32 match vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Fox News · 45d ago
- USA vs Turkey LIVE: Turkey takes the lead after early USMNT goal USA Today · 45d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What was the final score of the match?
Türkiye defeated the USMNT 3-2.
Did the USMNT advance in the World Cup?
Yes, the USA won Group D and will advance to the round of 32.
Who will the USA play in the next round?
The USA is scheduled to face Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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