The U.S. men's national team tasted defeat for the first time at the World Cup, falling 3-2 to Türkiye on a dramatic last-minute winner from Kaan Ayhan at So Fi Stadium. Despite entering the match with six points from two wins, manager Mauricio Pochettino rotated his squad to evaluate depth options ahead of the knockout rounds.

Matt Turner's performance in goal drew criticism after conceding three goals, particularly on the decisive strike where he may have come out too early. The backup keeper received a 3/10 rating, while center back Mark McKenzie also struggled with a 3/10 mark. Auston Trusty opened scoring early and Sebastian Berhalter added a long-range equalizer, earning a 7/10 for his contributions.

Christian Pulisic provided an instant impact off the bench, scoring a 7/10 rating after missing the Australia match through injury. His introduction brought energy that the U.S. lacked for much of the contest, though it wasn't enough to prevent the late collapse. Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi managed 5/10 ratings in a match where defensive lapses proved costly.

The loss doesn't derail the U.S. campaign since they'd already secured first place in Group D, but it exposes vulnerabilities in the backup defensive options that Pochettino might need later in the tournament.