Auston Trusty scored in the third minute to give the US an early lead
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The U.S. men’s national team wasted little time in getting on the scoreboard once again.
Auston Trusty scored his first international goal just three minutes into Thursday night’s game against Türkiye, putting the Americans ahead 1-0 on a corner kick at Los Angeles Stadium.
This goal was the second fastest goal scored by the United States from the first kick in World Cup history.
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Auston Trusty celebrates with his teammates after scoring the USA’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Jared C. Tilton/FIFA via Getty Images)
This also moved the United States one step closer to a perfect group stage campaign. The Americans entered Thursday looking for a third straight win after beating Paraguay 4-1 and losing 2-0 to Australia in their first two games.
Christian Pulisic started the group stage final on the bench but was available as a substitute. The USMNT star has been nursing a left calf injury since suffering a knock on June 10.
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Auston Trusty of the United States celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match against Türkiye at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 25, 2026. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
However, US leadership was short-lived. Arda Güler found the back of the net in the 10th minute and with Orkun Kökçü’s shot in the 31st minute, Türkiye took the lead 2-1 in the first half.
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How to Watch United States vs. Türkiye
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 22:00 ET
Where: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California.
TV: FOX
Transfer: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports.
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