The USMNT is back in World Cup action on Thursday.
The Stars and Stripes have already locked up a spot in the knockout rounds after dominant victories over Paraguay and Australia.
Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest USA vs. Turkey score, reaction and highlights.
Midfielder Brenden Aaronson on Team USA’s concern heading into the knockout rounds and how much trust Mauricio Pochettino has in his players to start an entirely different 11 tonight against Turkey. pic.twitter.com/d4w7XyvQx2 Sebastian Berhalter speaks about Team USA’s performance and if there’s concern after their last-second loss to Turkey heading into the knockout rounds. pic.twitter.com/O30ikiN91bBrenden Aaronson 'not worried at all' heading into knockout round
By Christian Arnold Sebastian Berhalter discusses effort in loss
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Auston Trusty spoke with Fox Sports after the match and said that he "rolled his ankle pretty bad" late in the loss to Turkey.
He did try to put a positive spin on the situation when he was asked directly about the injury.
"I'll be alright. I'll be alright," Trusty said. "Obviously, I don't know. I heard a little something, but I'll be fine, no worries."
Auston Trusty spoke with @JennyTaft postgame about scoring his first-ever FIFA World Cup goal and his feelings after the @USMNT conceded a late game-winning goal pic.twitter.com/FtTY28bj9A
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 26, 2026
The United States almost finished the World Cup group stage without a loss.
The USMNT — which already locked up the top spot in its group — fell 3-2 to Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday night in front of a sellout crowd of 70,492.
When it looked like a draw was in reach, Kaan Ayhan scored in late stoppage time to give Turkey the win.
A tie would’ve given the U.S. an unbeaten record in the group stage, but Turkey rallied for its first and only victory of the tournament.
Türkiye 3 - 2 United States
What a dramatic finish!
Turkiye snags a late winner against the United States at Los Angeles Stadium, exiting the tournament with three points.
Despite a strong finish, Montella's side struggled early, conceding to Trusty's close-range finish from a corner in under three minutes.
Guler equalized seven minutes later after a well-worked move with Yilmaz, then scored again on the half-hour mark, instinctively kneeing Kokcu's shot into the net.
Turkiye again faltered after kickoff, as Berhalter fired home from 20 yards out four minutes later.
But Ayhan, a late substitute, became the hero, redirecting Uzun's pass into an empty net in the eighth minute of added time.
After not scoring in their first two matches, Turkiye netted three times tonight with an xG of 2.71.
The USMNT suffers their first defeat, registering 2.06 expected goals.
Turkiye's World Cup journey ends, while Pochettino's side returns to action July 1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
That's all from us for this 2026 World Cup Group B fixture!
Türkiye
United StatesA look at Türkiye's goal in the final seconds to win it 🇹🇷
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2026
Arda Güler sets up the play with a nutmeg pic.twitter.com/lndsJPx7bF
Türkiye 3 - 2 United States
FULL-TIME!
Türkiye defeats the United States 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium.
Türkiye 3 - 2 United States
Türkiye · Defender · #22 GOAL!
TURKIYE WINS IT LATE!
3-2!
Guler shows incredible skill in a tight area, creating space and feeding Ozcan 25 yards out.
Ozcan then scoops a cross over the defenders to the far post for Uzun, who splits Turner's legs with a pass across the face of goal.
Ayhan taps it over the line despite three defenders in the area!
Türkiye 2 - 2 United States
Pulisic threads a lovely ball through for Pepi, but he can't get a shot off quickly enough.
Soyuncu slides in to block at close range, and the linesman's flag then ends the move prematurely.
Turkiye gets a set piece to clear their area.
Türkiye 2 - 2 United States
The United States makes history!
They are just the fifth team ever to score in the first four minutes of both halves of a World Cup match.
The last team to do it was Nigeria against Argentina back in 2014.
Türkiye 2 - 2 United States
The fourth official signals seven minutes of stoppage time will be added to the end of the match.
