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A defender scored in the third minute of a group-stage match. The goal gave the United States an early lead before Turkey tied and then won the game in stoppage time.
bbc.co.ukA 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.
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Al JazeeraSouth Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and will face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles. Coach Hugo Broos called the qualification a historic achievement after earlier group losses and a draw.
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