27.06.2026 12:18
The National Team's 3-2 victory over the USA, bidding farewell to the World Cup with a win, received extensive coverage in the world press. International media highlighted Turkey's last-minute triumph and the USA's first defeat in the tournament, with many outlets noting that the crescent-and-star team "saved its honor".
The Turkish National Football Team completed the tournament with a victory by defeating the host USA 3-2 in the third and final match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The last-minute victory of the Crescent-Stars made headlines in the world press.
"SHOCKED THE USA AT THE LAST MOMENT"
Yahoo Sports stated, "The US National Team suffered a shocking defeat to Turkey in extra time, losing their perfect group stage run."
The New York Post assessed, "The US National Team finished the World Cup group stage with a defeat to Turkey, conceding a goal in extra time."
The Guardian commented, "The USA lost to Turkey in the final minutes but targets Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup knockout stage."
"TURKEY SAVED ITS HONOR"
Spanish ElDesmarque stated, "This match, unimportant in terms of the result, allowed Turkey to save its honor."
French Le Figaro, in its report titled "Turkey saved its honor," wrote that the Crescent-Stars, who failed to score in the first two matches, bid farewell to the tournament with a consolation victory over the USA.
RMC Sport also assessed, "Turks preserved their dignity, while Americans remained in first place."
POCHETTINO'S CHOICE CRITICIZED
The Los Angeles Times criticized US Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino's rotation decision, stating, "Mauricio Pochettino's risky move in the World Cup squad resulted in the USA losing to Turkey."
ESPN commented, "The US National Team should learn from its defeat to Turkey."
LAST-MINUTE GOAL HIGHLIGHTED
German newspaper Bild used the headline "Turkey won thanks to last-minute madness," while Portugal's A Bola stated, "Turkey bid farewell to the World Cup with a win in the 90+8th minute, breaking the USA's unbeaten streak." Switzerland's Blick commented, "USA suffered first defeat, Turkey bid farewell to World Cup with a win."