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US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup

US and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup

United States' Auston Trusty scores his side's opening goal during a World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Photo: Associated Press


The United States was stunned in second-half stoppage time by Turkey in a meaningless group-stage finale of the 2026 World Cup. The Americans had already won their group, and Turkey was eliminated before the match. Germany also took a surprising loss before the knockout rounds, falling 2-1 to Ecuador. Ivory Coast and the Netherlands were other winners on Day 15 of the tournament.

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