Turkey Upset USA as Australia Secure Second Place in Group D

USA vs. Turkey 2:3 (1:2)

The United States started their match against Turkey brilliantly, taking the lead in the 3rd minute when Auston Trusty headed in from a Sebastian Berhalter corner. Turkey responded quickly: Arda Güler equalized in the 10th minute after a pass from Barış Alper Yılmaz, and Yılmaz himself scored the second goal in the 31st minute to make it 2-1.

Early in the second half, Berhalter leveled the score with a long-range strike into the bottom corner. The USA had several chances to regain the lead, especially after Christian Pulisic came on, but Turkish goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır made several key saves. The decisive moment came in the 8th minute of stoppage time: Güler held off defenders, Salih Özcan lofted a cross to the far post, and Kaan Ayhan scored from close range to make it 3-2.

Despite the loss, the USA finished first in Group D with 6 points, while Turkey ended the tournament in last place with 3 points.

Paraguay vs. Australia 0:0

Australia pressed from the start, looking to seize control. Jackson Irvine, Jordy Bos, and Cristian Volpato created dangerous chances, but Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill made repeated saves. Paraguay focused on disciplined defense and counterattacks.

In the second half, Paraguay became more active. Patrick Beach in Australia's goal safely dealt with attempts by Diego Gómez and Mauricio. Australia responded with several dangerous attacks, but Nestory Irankunda, Azdin Hrustic, and others failed to beat Gill. As the match neared its end, both teams seemed content with a draw that suited both.

The goalless draw gave Australia second place in the group with 4 points, while Paraguay finished third with the same number of points but a worse goal difference, yet still advanced to the knockout stage.

Group D Standings

1. USA – 6 points (goal difference 8:5)
2. Australia – 4 points (2:2)
3. Paraguay – 4 points (2:4)
4. Turkey – 3 points (4:5)