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World Cup 2026: USMNT stunned by Türkiye in stoppage time, losing perfect group stage run

The USMNT's perfect World Cup group stage run ends in dramatic fashion with a stoppage-time loss to Türkiye

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📍 How it ended

The USMNT lost their final group stage match to Türkiye on a last-second goal. Despite the loss, the team won their group and remained in good shape for the knockout stage.

The story quieted as coverage shifted toward broader group stage takeaways and the success of other underdogs.

Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The defeat came in stoppage time, ending the USMNT's perfect group stage run. Coverage emphasizes the USMNT's qualification for the knockout stage despite the loss.

Sports Illustrated, The Los Angeles Times, and ESPN all note that the team remains in good shape for the next round. The New York Times and CNN report on coach Mauricio Pochettino's abrupt end to a press conference, where he focused on the team's group stage victory.

Next, watch for analysis of the USMNT's knockout stage prospects. Coverage does not yet specify the team's next opponent or the date of their first knockout match.

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Quick answers

Did the USMNT qualify for the knockout stage?

Yes, the USMNT qualified for the knockout stage despite losing their final group stage match.

Who scored the winning goal for Türkiye?

Coverage does not yet specify who scored the winning goal for Türkiye.

When is the USMNT's next match?

Coverage does not yet specify the date of the USMNT's next match.

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World Cup 2026 USMNT Türkiye Mauricio Pochettino Knockout Stage Soccer

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