USA vs. Turkey ranks as the most-watched USA FIFA World Cup™ match in Spanish-language history in total audience delivery (TAD), with 7.4 million viewers

"No concern whatsoever," said HCU head coach Ryan Pratt on Friday's Extra Time. Author: khou.com . Published: 8:02 PM CDT June 29, 2026

After the U.S. team’s loss to Turkey, DaMarcus Beasley said he was not surprised by Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s changes, saying, “He did the right thing, this is the World Cup.”

Eliminated Turkey end the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time winner as they record their first World Cup victory since 2002.

The 2026 World Cup group stage wasn’t predictable. Sure, favorites have dominated at the top of every group, but there’s been a lot of unforeseen outcomes. Who could have guessed that Cape Verde and DR Congo would get draws against Spain and Portugal,

Game summary of the Türkiye vs. Georgia Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Uefa game, final score 4-1, from October 14, 2025 on ESPN.

Christian Pulisic returned, Sebastian Berhalter impressed, and Auston Trusty delivered a big moment, but a late Turkiye winner exposed the USMNT’s defensive depth.