27.06.2026 11:47
US footballer Auston Trusty, who lost 3-2 to Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said they did not deserve the defeat. Speaking after the match, the defender said, 'I think they only had three shots on target. They didn't deserve the win. We were the ones who should have won, not them. Unfortunately, we lost, but we have to accept it and move on.'
In the third and final week match of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the USA suffered a 3-2 defeat against Turkey. Auston Trusty, who scored the first goal for the USA, made statements after the match.
"THEY DIDN'T DESERVE TO WIN"
Trusty, expressing that they did not deserve the defeat, said, "We created many chances throughout the match. They barely had any. I think they had only three shots on goal. They didn't deserve the victory. It should have been us, not them, who won. Unfortunately, we lost, but we must accept it and move on. Unfortunately, we lost, but we must accept it and move on."
"IT WAS A MATCH TO LEARN FROM"
Continuing his remarks, the US player stated that they would learn from the defeat, saying, "Of course, we finished the group as leaders, which is a positive. I think this was the kind of match to leave behind and learn from. We found numerous opportunities. Still, we must manage to not see the ball in our own net."