Turkey stuns USA 3-2 with final kick of World Cup Group D finale

NBC Los Angeles reports that Turkey defeated the U.S. men's national team 3-2 in a World Cup Group D match in Los Angeles, with Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan scoring the decisive goal in the 98th minute—beyond the allotted stoppage time. The U.S., which had rested most regular starters with nine lineup changes, conceded goals to Arda Guler (10th minute) and Orkun Kokcu (31st minute) before scoring through Auston Trusty (3rd) and Sebastian Berhalter (49th); while the loss ended America's bid for a perfect 3-0 group stage, the result was immaterial as the U.S. advanced regardless. The reporting is bylined to Sanjesh Singh and provides granular match details—specific minute markers, player names, tactical observations about backup player performance, and contextual framing that the U.S. coach deliberately rotated the squad. BBC and Yahoo Sports independent coverage corroborates the final score, stoppage-time winner, and advancement details, confirming the article's core facts. The piece includes forward-looking context about the U.S. facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday and notes concerns about backup player quality that may affect preparation for knockout stages.