Despite Loss to Turkey in Final Match, USA Tops Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026

The United States, co-host of the FIFA World Cup 2026, emerged as the winner of Group D despite losing their final group stage match against Turkey. With two victories earlier, the US accumulated 6 points and maintained the top position in the group standings. In the last game, Turkey defeated the USA by a 3–2 margin, with Turkey’s Can Yilmaz scoring the decisive goal in the 8th minute of injury time (90+8).

The US took an early lead in the 3rd minute through Austin Trusty. However, Turkey’s Arda Guler equalized in the 10th minute. Later in the 31st minute, Orkun Kokcu put Turkey ahead 2–1. Sebastian Berhalter then leveled the score for the US in the 49th minute. Ultimately, the US could not prevent Turkey’s late goal, resulting in a defeat. Despite Turkey’s win over the United States in this final match, Turkey was eliminated from the tournament, having previously lost to Paraguay and Australia.