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Turkey stuns USA 3-2 with final kick of World Cup Group D finale
By Sanjesh Singh at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
That’s not quite the way the U.S. men’s national team wanted to end the World Cup group stage.
With the final action of the game, Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range in he 98th minute to take all three points in a 3-2 win in Los Angeles.
Ayhan came off the bench in the...
Key takeaway With the final action of the game, Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range in he 98th minute to take all three points in a 3-2 win in Los Angeles.
Why this matters in Frisco News
For Frisco residents who follow soccer, the US men's national team's loss to Turkey may have been disappointing, but it also highlights the growing interest in the sport locally. As the Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to grow and diversify, the fan base for soccer is expanding, with many residents eager to support the US team in international competitions. The fact that the US team was seeking to make history by going 3-0-0 in the World Cup group stage for the first time ever adds to the local stakes, as fans in Frisco and surrounding areas were likely rooting for a strong performance. The team's rotated lineup and struggle to create consistent pressure against Turkey may raise questions about the depth of the US squad, but for local fans, the excitement and energy of the World Cup will likely continue to captivate audiences in Frisco and beyond.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? That’s not quite the way the U.S. men’s national team wanted to end the World Cup group stage.
With the final action of the game, Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range in he 98th minute to take all three points in a 3-2 win in Los Angeles.
Ayhan came off the bench in the...
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