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In a wild and thrilling final Group D match, Turkey scored in the last minute to beat the United States 3-2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The game was full of back-and-forth action, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

The USA fielded a lineup with many backup players, but still pushed the Turkish team to the limit in this World Cup 2026 showdown. Every goal mattered as both teams fought for a better spot in the knockout rounds.

How the Goals Unfolded in a See-Saw Battle

The first half started fast. Turkey struck early to grab the lead, but the USA answered quickly to tie things up. From there, the pace never slowed down. Each team had chances to go ahead, but solid saves kept the score level going into halftime.

  • Turkey opened the scoring with a sharp header from a corner kick.
  • The USA responded with a long-range blast that curled past the keeper.
  • After the break, a mix-up in the USA defense let Turkey score again, making it 2-1.
  • The Americans roared back, equalizing in the 80th minute with a well-worked team goal.

Late Drama Seals the Win for Turkey

As the clock wound down, both sides pushed for a winner. The USA nearly grabbed the lead, but a miss-hit shot saved Turkey. Then, in the 94th minute, a fast counter-attack caught a tired USA defense out of position. The Turkish forward smashed the ball into the net, sending its fans into a frenzy.

The USA pressed hard in the final seconds, but Turkey held on for the 3-2 win. The result showed that even a second-string USA squad can fight with top teams, while Turkey proved its depth and never-say-die attitude.

What This Means for Both Teams Going Forward

With this win, Turkey secured a strong finish in Group D and heads into the knockout stage with good momentum. The USA, despite the loss, showed fight and quality from its reserve players. Both teams earned respect for their thrilling performance in front of a packed stadium in Los Angeles.

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