USA undone by late Turkish sucker-punch but nippy Pulisic cameo maintains momentum
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The USA suffered a late 3-2 loss to Turkey in the 2026 World Cup knockout phase, with Kaan Ahyan scoring the decisive last-minute goal for Turkey. Despite the defeat, the USA's Mauricio Pochettino managed to maintain momentum with a notable cameo from Christian Pulisic.
USA 2-3 Turkey: Mauricio Pochettino’s side head into the knockouts off the back of a defeat, after Kaan Ahyan scores a last-minute winner for an already-eliminated Turkey
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