Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over a second-string United States team in their final Group D match of the World Cup, played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 26, 2026. The decisive goal came in the final minute of an intense, back-and-forth contest.
The match, which concluded Turkey's World Cup campaign, saw both teams exchange blows throughout the game. The United States fielded a reserve squad for this final group stage fixture, having already advanced to the knockout rounds.
While the result had no bearing on the United States' progression in the tournament, it provided a winning send-off for Turkey in their last match of the competition.