Turkey beats U.S. with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to knockout stage
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif., for its only win of the World Cup.
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Australians reach World Cup knockout round after goalless draw with Paraguay
Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.
Pulisic cameo in US defeat by Turkey underscores his World Cup value
INGLEWOOD, California, June 25 : Christian Pulisic's lively cameo in the United States' 3-2 defeat by Turkey on Thursday was a timely reminder of how crucial it is for the co-hosts to keep their talisman fit as they target a deep run at the World Cup.
Australia reach World Cup knockouts after goalless draw with Paraguay
SANTA CLARA, California: Australia booked their place in the World Cup's round of 32 on Thursday (Jun 25) with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay that left the South Americans facing a nervous wait to see if they will advance.
Australia draw with Paraguay to clinch World Cup last 32 place
SANTA CLARA: Australia qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday after battling to a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara to claim second place in Group D. The Socceroos, who defeated Turkiye in their opening match before losing to the United States, were never seriously threatened on their way to securing a point to reach the last 32 at the Levi’s Stadium in northern California. It marks only the third time that Australia have advanced beyond the group stage in seven appearances at the World Cup. The draw also left Paraguay firmly on course for the knockout rounds as one of the eight best third-placed teams in the group stage. The United States had already secured top spot in Group D despite their 3-2 defeat to Turkiye in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Christian Pulisic subs on as U.S. loses to Türkiye on last kick - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After starting the World Cup with two performances full of incredible verve and vibrancy, the United States finished their group stage with a showing that was erratic, inconsistent and ultimately dispiriting as they lost for the first time at this World Cup — beaten on the final kick of the game when Turkiye substitute Kaan Ayhan smashed the ball into the net off a scramble in front of goal.
Pulisic starts on bench for U.S.; Turner in goal for group finale - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic remained on the bench for the Americans' group-stage finale against Türkiye.
Australia make six changes for Paraguay World Cup clash
SANTA CLARA, California, June 25 : Australia recalled Nestory Irankunda in one of six changes for Thursday's World Cup Group D match against Paraguay, who are without the suspended Miguel Almiron.