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 defeat to Türkiye in the 2026 World Cup.
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The brief
Men's National Team lost their final group stage match to Türkiye following a last-second goal. Christian Pulisic entered the game as a substitute during the match. Despite the loss, the team has won their group.
Coverage from ESPN, CNN, and The New York Times emphasizes the abrupt nature of the defeat and coach Mauricio Pochettino's reaction, which included ending a press conference by noting the team still won the group. The Los Angeles Times and Sports Illustrated report that the team remains in good shape and the coach is not worried. The focus now shifts to the knockout round.
According to The Boston Globe, this result was not the preferred way for the team to enter the next phase of the tournament.
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Quick answers
When did the U.S. lose the match?
The loss occurred on the last kick in stoppage time.
How did coach Mauricio Pochettino react to the loss?
Pochettino abruptly ended his press conference, stating, ‘Sorry guys, we won (the group).’
What is the status of the USMNT in the tournament?
The team won their group and is moving into the knockout stage.
Coverage (6)
- SI:AM | USMNT Still in Good Shape for Knockout Stage After Loss to Türkiye Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- U.S. loses final World Cup group stage match, but coach isn’t worried Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
- This wasn’t the way the US men’s soccer team wanted to go into the World Cup knockout round The Boston Globe · 1d ago
- Christian Pulisic subs on as U.S. loses to Türkiye on last kick ESPN · 1d ago
- Pochettino abruptly ends press conference after USMNT’s Turkey loss: ‘Sorry guys, we won (the group)’ The New York Times · 1d ago
- A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins CNN · 1d ago
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