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Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A late goal from Turkey ended the Americans’ hopes of completing a perfect group stage but they still advanced as group winners

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

What can USA gain from Turkey dead rubber? This Mauricio Pochettino speech tells us everything

The United States are guaranteed Group D winners while Turkey will definitely finish bottom – yet there is still plenty Pochettino can learn, not least about the fitness of key man Christian Pulisic ahead of the knockout stage

The Independent UK · Jun 25

The Four USMNT Players Walking a Suspension Tightrope vs. Turkiye

Mauricio Pochettino must proceed with caution in the Stars and Stripes’ group stage finale.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

No Pulisic, no problem: how the USA learned to win without their star player

Mauricio Pochettino had to do without his best player against Australia. But Ricardo Pepi helped the Americans build attacks in different ways

The Guardian - US · Jun 20

FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia Head coach Popovic questions referee after loss against USA

Australia's coach Tony Popovic voiced his displeasure with the officiating following their 2-0 World Cup loss to the United States. He felt referee Felix Zwayer had an off day, particularly regarding the controversial second US goal. Despite the referee criticism, Popovic acknowledged his team's sluggish start and conceded soft goals,…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Three Key Takeaways From the USMNT’s Gritty World Cup Win Over Australia

Even with Christian Pulisic on the sidelines, the U.S. men’s national team secured an important victory.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Australia: Different Kind of Dominance Matches 96-Year Feat

The co-host has already secured a place in the knockout phase.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

USA surge into World Cup knockout stage after dominant victory over Socceroos

An 11th-minute own goal from Cameron Burgess and a close-range finish from Alex Freeman gave the United States a 2-0 victory against Australia

The Guardian - US · Jun 19