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Türkiye edges Team USA in Los Angeles, but U.S. still advances to round of 32

Kaan Ayhan scored a late winner as Türkiye beat the USMNT 3-2 in Los Angeles, but the Americans still advance to the round of 32.

By Gary Smith

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Soccer match near the goal with white-clad attackers and dark-clad defenders as fans watch from the stands and Lenovo ads line the pitch edge

INGLEWOOD, Calif., June 26 (Our Los Angeles) — Türkiye beat the United States men’s national team 3-2 in Los Angeles on a late Kaan Ayhan goal, but the Americans had already clinched Group D and will move on to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1.

FIFA’s official group standings had already put the U.S. through before kickoff after wins over Paraguay on June 12 and Australia on June 19. The loss was the Americans’ first of the tournament.

Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter scored for the U.S., while Arda Güler and Barış Alper Yılmaz scored for Türkiye. Ayhan scored the winner late in stoppage time to seal the 3-2 result.

The official match report listed attendance at 70,492, and the U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina knockout match is scheduled for Santa Clara, California.

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Gary Smith

A lifelong Kingman resident, Gary Smith is the senior Kingman reporter for Times Media Service. Smith covers local news in Kingman, including local politics and government, schools, public safety, development and community life, from culture to the city's Route 66 heritage. Smith holds a master's degree in journalism and media studies.

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