Turkey beats the United States in stoppage time as Group D closes
Group D at the 2026 World Cup finished on Friday morning, June 26, 2026, with Turkey stunning the United States 3-2 in the 98th minute. Despite the loss, the host nation still finished first in the group.
In the other match, Australia drew 0-0 with Paraguay and secured second place. Paraguay is also expected to advance. The two results completed the group stage in a way that left Turkey eliminated despite the late win.
The final Group D standings were the United States with 6 points and a +4 goal difference, Australia with 4 points and 0 goal difference, Paraguay with 4 points and a -2 goal difference, and Turkey with 3 points and a -2 goal difference.
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