Turkey concluded its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-2 victory over the United States in a highly contested Group D match. Despite the impressive win, the result proved insufficient for Turkey to advance, while the USA managed to secure first place within the group and qualify for the Round of 16. The match began with the United States taking an early lead in the third minute via a goal from Austin Trusty, putting them up 1-0.
However, Turkey responded swiftly. Just seven minutes later, Arda Güler capitalized on a quick counterattack to equalize the score at 1-1, marking Turkey’s first goal of the World Cup tournament. The momentum shifted further during the first half.
Although Weston McKennie’s goal for the USA was disallowed for an offside infringement, Orkun Kökçü scored for Turkey in the 31st minute, giving the Turkish side the lead. The final score of 3-2 reflects a dramatic performance for Turkey in this crucial group fixture. Ultimately, the USA maintained their top position in the group standings, securing their passage to the next round of the World Cup competition.
The match provided a high-stakes conclusion to Turkey’s campaign on the global stage.
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