Turkey has registered a surprise victory over the United States of America, triumphing 3-2 in the final match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at the Los Angeles Stadium in the USA.

The USA started the match strongly, taking the lead in the 3rd minute when Auston Trusty took advantage of a mistake in the Turkish defense and sent the ball into the net. the near post, beating goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır.

Turkey’s response came quickly. Barış Alper Yılmaz broke through the American defense and set up Arda Güler, who scored in the 10th minute for his and Turkey’s first goal of the World Cup. It was also Turkey’s first World Cup goal in 24 years, since İlhan Mansız scored in 2002.

Turkey reversed the score in the 31st minute when Orkun Kökçü took advantage of a flowing move to score for a 2-1 lead.

In the second half, the USA got back into the game in the 49th minute. After a cross into the box and a complete lack of reaction from the Turkish defense, Sebastian Berhalter scored to equalize the score at 2-2, scoring his first international goal.

As the game drew to a close, Turkey managed to secure the victory in the 90th + 8th minute with Kaan Ayhan, who scored from close range for the final score 3-2.

With this result, the USA closed the Group. D in first place and secured qualification to the direct elimination stage, where they will face Bosnia and Herzegovina. Turkey finished last in the group and was eliminated from the tournament.

Source: prizrenpost