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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage
By GREG BEACHAM at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless m...
Key takeaway The result was meaningless to the Americans, who will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The US team's loss to Turkey may not have significant implications for their World Cup run, given they had already secured the top spot in Group D. However, the match serves as a tune-up for their upcoming Round of 32 meeting with Bosnia-Herzegovina. For Atlanta soccer fans, the performance of US players, particularly those who may have ties to the city or the state of Georgia, will be of interest. The fact that Coach Mauricio Pochettino fielded a largely new starting lineup in this match suggests that the team is looking to utilize their full roster depth as they progress in the tournament. With the US set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, Atlanta fans will be watching to see how the team adjusts and prepares for the knockout stage, and whether players like Christian Pulisic can regain their form after injury.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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