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Turkey stuns USA 3-2 with final kick of World Cup Group D finale
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Sanjesh Singh , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Turkish team secured a 3-2 win over the US men's national team.
A dramatic finish to the World Cup group stage occurred in Los Angeles , with Turkey emerging victorious. The Turkish team secured a 3-2 win over the US men's national team. The winning goal was scored in the 98th minute by Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan, who came off the bench during the game.
Ayhan's close-range shot sealed the win for Turkey, taking all three points. Further details about the match are available from the source, including the events leading up to the final goal. The outcome was a stunning conclusion to the group stage for the US men's national team.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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