USA Falls 2-3 to Türkiye: Kaan Ayhan's 98th-Minute Winner

The Messi Effect | Episode 23 | Friday, June 26, 2026
A daily FIFA World Cup 2026 podcast from Caloroga Shark Media.

⚡ FINAL MATCHDAY 3 — Groups G, H, I

The USMNT suffered a gut-punch 3-2 loss to Türkiye — Auston Trusty blasted an opening goal in the 3rd minute, Arda Güler and Baris Alper Yılmaz put Türkiye ahead, Sebastian Berhalter pulled the U.S. level after halftime, and Kaan Ayhan struck in the 98th to steal it. We break down the tactical swings, what this result means for the U.S. in the group, and preview today's must-watch matches and storylines you can't miss.

TODAY'S FIXTURES:
⚽ Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 3:00 PM ET
⚽ Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field, Toronto | 3:00 PM ET
⚽ Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX | 8:00 PM ET
⚽ Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 8:00 PM ET
⚽ Egypt vs Iran | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA | 11:00 PM ET
⚽ New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place, Vancouver | 11:00 PM ET
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