FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Berhalter Levels For USA Against Türkiye
The US have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since 2002, but a strong start has raised hopes they could go on a deep run on home turf
The USA have clinched top spot in Group D with a game to spare after wins over Paraguay and Australia, and will try to maintain that momentum against already-eliminated Turkey in the Group D clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles.
The US have not reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup since 2002, but a strong start has raised hopes they could go on a deep run on home turf.
Live Updates
- 26 Jun 2026 8:42 AM IST
49’ – Berhalter brings USA level
USA make the perfect start to the second half as Sebastian Berhalter finds the equaliser.
The midfielder finishes clinically to cap a bright opening after the restart, bringing the Americans back on level terms and erasing Türkiye’s half-time advantage. The momentum has swung once again in a match that continues to deliver goals.
Türkiye 2-2 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:39 AM IST
Second half underway
The action resumes as the second half gets underway in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D clash.
USA restart play looking to overturn the one-goal deficit, while Türkiye aim to build on their first-half comeback and take another step towards an important victory.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:21 AM IST
Half-time – Türkiye complete first-half comeback
The referee brings an entertaining first half to a close with Türkiye holding a narrow advantage.
USA made the perfect start through Auston Trusty, but Türkiye responded superbly with goals from Arda Guler and Orkun Kokcu to turn the match around. USA created several chances of their own, only to be denied by a series of excellent saves from Ugurcan Cakir.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:19 AM IST
45+3’ – Trusty heads over from the corner
USA threaten from another Sebastian Berhalter corner as they search for an equaliser before the break.
Sebastian Berhalter swings an inviting delivery into the box and Auston Trusty rises highest to meet it, but his powerful header sails just over the crossbar.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:17 AM IST
45’ – Six minutes added at the end of the first half
The fourth official indicates there will be six minutes of added time before the interval.
USA continue to push for an equaliser after Türkiye’s first-half turnaround, while the hosts look to see out the remaining minutes and head into the break with their one-goal advantage intact.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:16 AM IST
45’ – Cakir keeps out McKennie’s long-range drive
The United States nearly find a way back into the match just before half-time through Weston McKennie.
The midfielder unleashes a powerful effort from distance that takes a slight deflection off a Türkiye defender, but Ugurcan Cakir adjusts brilliantly to his left and makes an excellent save to preserve his side’s lead.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:16 AM IST
43’ – Robinson denies Yildiz
Türkiye continue to push for a third goal as Kenan Yildiz looks to cap off an impressive first half.
The forward takes aim from inside the area, but Miles Robinson throws himself in the way to make a crucial block, preventing the effort from reaching Matt Turner and keeping USA within touching distance before the break.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:12 AM IST
40’ – USA survive a goalmouth scramble
Türkiye come close to extending their lead as pressure mounts before half-time.
Baris Alper Yilmaz heads the ball across the six-yard box for Abdülkerim Bardakci, whose left-footed effort is blocked at close range by a desperate USA defender. The visitors manage to scramble the danger away and keep the deficit at one.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:02 AM IST
31’ – Kökçü turns it around for Türkiye
Türkiye complete a remarkable turnaround as Orkun Kökçü fires the hosts into the lead.
After falling behind early, Türkiye have responded brilliantly, with Kökçü finding the back of the net to cap a dominant spell. Türkiye have seized the momentum and now hold the advantage after two unanswered goals.
Türkiye 2-1 USA
- 26 Jun 2026 8:01 AM IST
29’ – Off Side!
The United States continue to ask questions of the Türkiye defence from set pieces.
Sebastian Berhalter’s delivery finds Miles Robinson in the middle, but the defender’s header drifts wide of the left post as Türkiye escape without conceding.
Türkiye 1-1 USA
