In a stunning turn of events, the United States suffered their first loss of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, falling to a late goal from Turkiye's Kaan Ayhan in stoppage time. The defeat marks a significant setback for the US team, who had been riding high on a string of victories to start the tournament. The match was expected to be a showcase of American strength, but Turkiye's resilient defense and opportunistic attack proved to be too much for the US to handle. As the tournament heats up, the US will need to regroup and refocus in order to stay in contention for a spot in the knockout rounds.
Kaan Ayhan scored the winner late in stoppage time as Turkiye handed the US their first defeat of 2026 FIFA World Cup.
