A late 3-2 defeat to Türkiye will count for little in the grand scheme of things, but USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino will have learned plenty about his second-string players.
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When the final whistle blew at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, the USMNT hung its head for the first time at the 2026 World Cup. However, this doesn’t mean their fans need to.
Sure, the last-second 3-2 loss to Turkey was quite painful to watch. Keep in mind, the U.S. had already finished atop Group D after back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia.
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Paraguay 0 – 0 Australia FT
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
The Socceroos needed a draw to qualify as runners-up – while Paraguay knew a fourth point in the group stage would likely make them one of the eight best third-placed finishers.
The stalemate could add weight to those against the idea of third-placed sides advancing to the knockout stages, as there was minimal risk taken throughout the match.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Salih Ozcan #5 of Turkiye controls the ball against Giovanni Reyna #7 of the United States during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The U.S. men’s national team lost to Türkiye to close out 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D despite a strong performance from Sebastian Berhalter and Christian Pulisic’s return.