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Kaan Ayhan’s late goal lifts Türkiye past U.S. in Los Angeles, but Americans still advance to round of 32

Kaan Ayhan's late goal lifted Türkiye past the US 3-2 in Los Angeles, but the Americans still advance to the World Cup round of 32.

By Sharon Green

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Soccer match near the goal with players in white and dark kits clustered by the net as a ball approaches, Stadium crowd visible in stands and advertising boards along the sidelines.

INGLEWOOD, Calif., June 26 (Our Los Angeles) — Kaan Ayhan scored in stoppage time to lift Türkiye past the United States 3-2 on Thursday night in Los Angeles, but the result did not change the Americans’ path in the World Cup. FIFA’s group standings had already put the U.S. first in Group D, and the team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara.

At SoFi Stadium before 70,492 fans, Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter scored for the United States. Arda Güler and Barış Alper Yılmaz also scored for Türkiye.

The U.S. had already secured first place in the group with earlier wins over Paraguay and Australia. The loss was the Americans’ first of the tournament.

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Sharon Green

Raised in Rohnert Park, California, Sharon Green is the Sonoma reporter for Times Media Service. Green covers local news in Sonoma, including city government and politics, the wine industry, schools, public safety, development and community life. Green holds a master's degree in mass communications.

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