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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage
By GREG BEACHAM at KGNS — Sitewide
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless m...
Key takeaway The result was meaningless to the Americans, who will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Laredo
For Laredoans who follow soccer, the US team's loss to Turkey may have been a disappointing end to the group stage, but it's unlikely to dampen enthusiasm for the World Cup knockout stage. With the US set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, local fans will be watching to see how Coach Mauricio Pochettino's team performs under pressure. The fact that Pochettino fielded nine new starters against Turkey suggests that he's using the tournament to test his roster depth, which could be a good sign for the team's chances in the knockout stage. Laredo 's own soccer community, which has grown in recent years, will likely be paying close attention to the US team's progress, and Wednesday's match against Bosnia-Herzegovina will be a key test of the team's ability to advance in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless m...
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