USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage
The U.S. men's national team suffered a late 3-2 loss to Turkey in their final group stage match, ending their perfect tournament record. Despite the loss, coach Mauricio Pochettino remains focused on the upcoming round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Why it matters
The loss provides a reality check for the U.S. team as they transition from the group stage to the high-stakes knockout phase.
The US conceded a goal in added time to end their perfect record at this year’s World Cup. The US conceded a goal in added time to end their perfect record at this year’s World Cup. World Cup 2026 USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage
The article provides a balanced view of the match result and the coach's perspective on the team's performance.
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