World Cup

USMNT vs Turkiye LIVE Updates: USMNT draw in the second half (2-2) of the 2026 World Cup Group D game

Trusty scored early in the first half for the USMNT
© Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesTrusty scored early in the first half for the USMNT

While many countries are still fighting for the final places in the next round of the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT and Turkiye already know their positions. In the first half, the USMNT started very strong with an early goal by Auston Trusty. However, Turkiye managed to come back with an Arda Güler goal before Orkun Kökçü scored to make it 2-1 for Turkiye.

It has been a huge start to the competition for the USMNT, who won their first two matches in convincing fashion. Those 6 points secured first place before this match, which means they can use it to rotate the team and keep players fresher.

Turkiye’s performances in this edition have been a major disappointment, as they are no longer in the race for a place in the next round. Their two defeats mean they cannot even finish third in the group.

Christian Pulisic chance for USMNT

61' Christian Pulisic breaks down the left side, gets into the box and instead of passing he goes for goal, but the Turkiye goalkeeper makes the save. The rebound falls to Giovanni Reyna, who cannot finish the chance.

Christian Pulisic in substitution for USMNT

57' Christian Pulisic comes on for Tim Weah in the USMNT lineup as they look to add more attacking threat in the second half.

USMNT possession under control in midfield

53' The USMNT circulate the ball while Turkiye stay in possession at times but keep it far from the opposition goal, with both sides slowing the tempo in midfield.

GOAAAAAAAAL Sebastian Berhalter goal for USMNT

48' A series of rebounds inside the box leaves the ball for Sebastian Berhalter at the edge of the area, and he strikes first time with a low shot to score and level the match for the USMNT.

Second half kickoff

The second half gets underway with Turkiye leading 2-1 over the USMNT as both teams restart play looking for control and early chances.

Halftime

45+6' The referee brings the first half to an end with Turkiye leading USMNT after an intense opening period filled with chances at both ends.

Auston Trusty header over the bar for USMNT

45+3' A corner from the right is delivered into the box, and Auston Trusty rises well to head the ball, but it goes just over the crossbar for USMNT.

First half stoppage time

45' The referee adds six minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

Weston McKennie shot saved for USMNT

44' Weston McKennie takes a low shot from distance, but the Turkiye goalkeeper reacts well and makes a solid save to keep it out.

Weston McKennie chance creation for USMNT

38' Weston McKennie plays a deep ball over the top for Tim Weah, who brings it under control and sends a weak low cross into the area, but the Turkiye goalkeeper gathers it safely.

USMNT lose control after Turkiye goal

33' After the goal, USMNT look disorganized and leave too much space in midfield, allowing Turkiye to settle into the game and push forward more comfortably.

GOOOOOAAAAALLL! Orkun Kökçü scores for Turkiye

30' Kenan Yıldız drives down the left side inside the box and pulls a low cutback pass across the area, where Orkun Kökçü arrives to finish and score for Turkiye.

Mark McKenzie has goal disallowed for USMNT

29' A corner from the right creates a scramble inside the box and Mark McKenzie finishes, but the referee rules it out for offside.

Play resumes

26' The match restarts after the hydration break, with USMNT and Turkiye returning to the pitch and play continuing.

Hydration break

23' The referee calls a hydration break as both USMNT and Turkiye head to the sidelines to rehydrate and receive instructions from their coaches.

Yellow card for Sebastian Berhalter

19' Sebastian Berhalter receives a yellow card after a strong tackle in midfield for USMNT.

USMNT vs Turkiye open match

16' The match is end to end, with both USMNT and Turkiye pushing forward in search of more goals.

Brenden Aaronson shoots for USMNT

12' Brenden Aaronson gets a shot off from inside the area, aiming low, but it goes straight into the hands of the Turkiye goalkeeper Altay Bayındır.

GOOOOOAAAAALLL! Arda Güler scores for Turkiye

9' Arda Güler combines well with Barış Alper Yılmaz, who returns the ball to the left-footed midfielder before he finishes accurately to score for Turkiye.

USMNT start with intensity

7' USMNT look fully focused from the opening minutes, playing with the intensity of a team that has not already secured qualification.

GOOOOOAAAAALLL! Auston Trusty scores for USMNT

3' A deep cross from a USMNT corner on the left finds Auston Trusty at the back post, and he controls the ball before finishing to score.

Auston Trusty denied by Uğurcan Çakır for USMNT

2' A corner from the right creates a major chance for USMNT as the rebound falls to Auston Trusty, who fires a low shot that Uğurcan Çakır saves well.

USMNT’s unusual opening play

1' USMNT kicks the ball straight out of play from kickoff in an attempt to press like Paris Saint-Germain, but it hits the corner flag and remains in play.

Kickoff

The match between the USMNT and Turkiye begins.

Turkiye's list

USMNT's list

The referees

The referees for this match are Mustapha Ghorbal (referee, Algeria), Mokrane Gourari (assistant referee 1, Algeria), Abbes Akram Zerhouni (assistant referee 2, Algeria), Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Al Ali (fourth official, UAE), Antonio García (video assistant referee, Uruguay) and Mahmoud Mohamed Ashour (assistant video assistant referee, Egypt).

Christian Pulisic on rotating players

Christian Pulisic told the media: “Obviously, if it were a must-win game, maybe things are a little bit different, but at the end of the day, we still want to take this serious, want to try to get another result, and yeah, manage myself and the team as best we can.”

USMNT’s next match

While the USMNT do not yet know their next opponent for certain, with Bosnia and Herzegovina the most likely rival, it is confirmed that the match will be played on July 1 in San Francisco.

Confirmed lineups

USMNT: Turner; Scally, Trusty, M. Robinson, McKenzie; Berhalter, McKennie; Aaronson, Reyna, Weah; Pepi.
Turkiye: Çakir; Çelik, Elmali, Bardakçi, Kabak; Özcan, Kökçü, Güler, Yildiz, Yilmaz, Aydin.

The stadium

The venue for this match is SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, United States. It has a capacity of 70,240.

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