The U.S. had a big game against Turkey on Thursday, a chance to make history in its final game before moving on to the next stage.
They've already made it to the knockout round based on their prior two wins, which have given them six points in the tournament. But they've never won all three group matches in a World Cup, so if they could do that, that would be a first.
The U.S. has an opportunity to make history tonight in its final group stage game against Turkey.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 25, 2026
The team has never won all three group matches in a World Cup, and having clinched a knockout spot, tonight is about balancing a bid for history with valuable minutes for backups.… pic.twitter.com/BYqEhRTZ9D
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So they were definitely pumped up for the game.
Everyone had their hands over their hearts and was feeling that national anthem.
The USA national anthem plays in Los Angeles ahead of the @USMNT’s final group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/vdyz4P9Mwe
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
You might have caught Second Lady Usha Vance there in the stands. Because it was Los Angeles, there were a variety of different celebrities in attendance.
The stars were out for Türkiye vs USA in Los Angeles 🌟 pic.twitter.com/guTcPzDBdV
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
It was a tight, exciting game.
The U.S. jumped out to an early lead with Auston Trusty's first goal.
EARLY MAGIC ONCE AGAIN FOR THE @USMNT 🇺🇸
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
Another look at Auston Trusty's first career goal pic.twitter.com/yQgwDR73Hi
But Turkey answered back and then took the lead with two goals.
Then, Sebastian Berhalter tied it up with the equalizer for America.
2-2! SEBASTIAN BERHALTER FINDS THE EQUALIZER FOR THE @USMNT 🇺🇸
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
He brings the ball all the way back to the center of the pitch pic.twitter.com/QFAKNZbRMj
A Berhalter banger sends Kansas City into MADNESS 🇺🇸@USMNT pic.twitter.com/P5XqAdt85x
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
Christian Pulisic subbed in and seemed to be in good shape. He almost scored, but he just missed wide.
Then Turkey took the lead in the final moments of stoppage time and won the game.
Türkiye takes the lead in the final moments of stoppage time 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/2MJlu60wtG
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2026
While the U.S. didn't win, the team still moved on. They will be playing Bosnia in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1.
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The fans sang things out with the closer that has become the hallmark at the end of the American games.
'Take Me Home, Country Roads' plays at Los Angeles Stadium after the @USMNT's final group stage match vs Türkiye pic.twitter.com/5EWwDMtAu1
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
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