# USMNT STUNNED! Last-Minute Loss to Türkiye Ends Group Stage on a Sour Note | Postgame Reaction

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Podcast: [Battered Soccer Fans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/battered-soccer-fans-6972150)
Published: 2026-06-26T04:30:44+00:00
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## Resource

The USMNT had already accomplished its primary objective—winning Group D—but the group stage ended with a disappointing finish. After heavily rotating the squad and giving several backups valuable World Cup minutes, the United States struggled to find rhythm in the first half before showing much more quality after halftime. Just when it looked like the Americans would escape with a 2-2 draw, Türkiye struck in stoppage time to hand the USMNT a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat. Should we be concerned about the lack of depth? Which backups impressed? Who struggled? And what can we learn before the Round of 32? #USMNT #WorldCup #USAvTurkey #USAvTürkiye #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #USSoccer #TeamUSA #BatteredFans #SoccerPodcast #PostgameReaction #RoundOf32 #USMNTFans #Soccer #Football

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