World Cup 2026: USMNT stunned by Türkiye in stoppage time, losing perfect group stage run
The USMNT's perfect group stage run ends after a stoppage-time goal secures a victory for Türkiye.
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The United States Men's National Team suffered a loss to Türkiye during the 2026 World Cup. A last-second goal ended the team's undefeated streak in the group stage. Christian Pulisic entered the match as a substitute during the contest.
Coverage from ESPN, CNN, and the Los Angeles Times highlights coach Mauricio Pochettino's role, describing a lineup gamble that did not pay off. The New York Times reports that Pochettino abruptly ended his post-match press conference, stating that the team still won the group. Future focus remains on the team's progress following the group stage.
Pochettino indicated that the "real work" for the squad now begins.
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Quick answers
When did the winning goal occur?
The goal was scored in stoppage time, described by coverage as a last-second kick.
How did Mauricio Pochettino react after the match?
According to The New York Times, Pochettino abruptly ended his press conference after noting that the team won the group.
Did the loss affect the USMNT's standing in the group?
Despite the loss, Pochettino stated that the team won the group.
Coverage (4)
- Christian Pulisic subs on as U.S. loses to Türkiye on last kick ESPN · 4h ago
- A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins CNN · 4h ago
- Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup lineup gamble doesn’t pay off in U.S. loss to Turkey Los Angeles Times · 4h ago
- Pochettino abruptly ends press conference after USMNT’s Turkey loss: ‘Sorry guys, we won (the group)’ The New York Times · 4h ago broke it first
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