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Turkey beats US with last-gasp goal; Americans still advance in World Cup
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· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The final score was 3-2 in favor of Turkey, with Kaan Ayhan scoring the winning goal.
In a surprising turn of events, Turkey secured a last-minute win against the United States in the World Cup. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Turkey, with Kaan Ayhan scoring the winning goal. The US team had taken an early lead with a goal from Auston Trusty in the third minute.
Sebastian Berhalter also scored for the Americans, tying the game early in the second half. Despite the loss, the US team still advances in the World Cup, having already won Group D. For more information on this match and the World Cup, readers can refer to the full report from WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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