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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage
By GREG BEACHAM at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless m...
Key takeaway The result was meaningless to the Americans, who will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville soccer fans are likely still buzzing from the US team's thrilling, albeit losing, effort against Turkey. With the World Cup knockout stage looming, locals will be watching closely to see how Coach Mauricio Pochettino's team bounces back from this tough loss. The fact that Pochettino fielded nine new starters in this low-stakes game suggests he is thinking strategically about the team's chances in the Round of 32, where they will face Bosnia-Herzegovina. Christian Pulisic's return to the pitch after a calf injury is also a positive sign for US fans in Nashville and beyond. As the city's own soccer community continues to grow, interest in the US national team is likely to remain high, with many locals gathering to watch the upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless m...
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