Last-Gasp Ayhan Goal Seals Turkey’s Stunning 3-2 Win Over USA

Turkey denied the USA a flawless group stage with a thrilling 3-2 victory in Inglewood. Arda Güler’s equaliser and Barış Alper Yılmaz’s strike put the visitors ahead before Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time winner sparked wild celebrations. The USA had opened the scoring through Auston Trusty and levelled via Sebastian Berhalter. Güler, now Turkey’s youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer at 21 years 120 days, restored parity before Yılmaz’s first-half effort gave Türkiye the lead. Despite elimination, Turkey finishes with three points and pride intact. The USA top Group D with six points and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.

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