Turkey defeated the United States 3-2 in a Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night.
The United States took an early lead when Auston Trusty scored in the third minute. Turkey responded quickly. Arda Guler equalized in the 10th minute with a strong finish. Baris Alper Yilmaz then put Turkey ahead in the 31st minute.
The United States tied the score again early in the second half when Sebastian Berhalter found the net in the 49th minute. The game stayed level until stoppage time. Kaan Ayhan scored the winner for Turkey in the 90th plus eighth minute with a right footed shot.
Turkey finished with more attacking threat in key moments despite the United States controlling parts of the play. The result gave Turkey a win in their final group game after earlier losses. The United States, already through to the knockout stage, ended group play with a mixed result.
Key players included Arda Guler for Turkey’s quick response and Kaan Ayhan for the late winner. For the United States, Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter provided the goals that kept their team in the contest until the end. The match featured end to end action and several lead changes between the two sides.