U.S. men's national team player scores early goal in World Cup match against Turkey

A defender scored off a corner kick three minutes into the United States men's national team match against Turkey on Thursday night. The goal marked the player's first international goal and the second-fastest goal scored by the United States at a FIFA World Cup. The United States had already secured first place in its group before the match began.

Match outcome Turkey scored twice before halftime and added a stoppage-time goal to win 3-2. The result did not affect either team's advancement status. The defender remained in the match after rolling an ankle and suffering hamstring cramps to avoid using a substitution.

Player background The player and his wife welcomed a daughter in April 2025.

The couple marked eight years together in May 2026. The United States is scheduled to play Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1.