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U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss to Turkey before knockout round
Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 12:18 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- The U.S. men's soccer team lost 3-2 to Turkey in their final 2026 World Cup group stage match.
- Despite the loss, the U.S. team will advance to the Round of 32.
- The U.S. had previously secured wins against Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0).
- This is the third time the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has won two matches in a single World Cup tournament (previously in 1930 and 2002).
- The U.S. will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
- The team's potential path through the knockout rounds includes matches in Santa Clara, Seattle, Inglewood, and Arlington.