Türkiye Edge USA 3-2 With Dramatic Stoppage-Time Winner
Full-time: Türkiye 3-2 USA
Türkiye snatched a thrilling 3-2 victory over the United States after Kaan Ayhan scored a dramatic winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time in an action-packed FIFA World Cup clash.
The United States produced a spirited display and twice took the lead or fought their way back into the contest through goals from Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter. The Americans looked the more dangerous side for much of the second half, creating several clear opportunities.
Captain Christian Pulisic came close to putting the USA ahead on multiple occasions, but was denied by an inspired Ugurcan Cakir and the woodwork as Türkiye withstood sustained pressure.
After surviving the American onslaught, Türkiye struck at the decisive moment when Ayhan found the net deep into added time, sealing a dramatic comeback victory and all three points in one of the tournament’s most entertaining encounters.
