The United States and Turkey delivered a dramatic Group D finale as Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal secured a 3-2 win for Turkey and brought Team USA’s perfect group-stage run to an end, although their qualification had already been confirmed. In the parallel fixture, Australia’s draw with Paraguay ensured their progression to the last 32, with Paraguay also likely to advance.
Turkey snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over the USA in Los Angeles thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Kaan Ayhan, ending the USMNT’s perfect group-stage run in this World Cup. Despite the defeat, the USA had already secured qualification, while Turkey were already eliminated before kick-off. In the parallel match, Australia held Paraguay to a draw, a result that seals both teams’ progression to the last 32.
