Turkey's eliminated side scored a dramatic 98th-minute winner to beat World Cup co-hosts USA 3-2 in Los Angeles. Substitute Kaan Ayhan forced home Can Uzun's cross-shot in stoppage time, giving Vincenzo Montella's team a memorable victory despite already being eliminated from Group D.

USA opened scoring early through Auston Trusty's third-minute corner conversion, but Turkey responded with clinical finishes from Arda Guler and Baris Yilmaz. Sebastian Berhalter equalized after halftime, setting up a tense finale that saw Christian Pulisic return from his calf injury to hit the post in his cameo appearance.

The result marked USA's first defeat of the tournament, though they advance as Group D winners to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32. Winston Mc Kennie emphasized the team's depth and belief in all 26 roster players after the loss.

Pulisic's return offers optimism for USA's knockout stage hopes, with the AC Milan forward showing sharpness in his substitute role. His post strike and denied chance demonstrated fitness building ahead of crucial matches.