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Türkiye edges U.S. 3-2 in Los Angeles, but Americans still move on to round of 32

Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 in Los Angeles with a late goal by Kaan Ayhan, but the U.S. still advances to the round of 32.

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Soccer scene near the goal where white-team defenders contest a ball against attackers in dark uniforms during a set piece, with fans in the stands behind. Allied advertising boards line the pitch with Lenovo branding.

INGLEWOOD, Calif., June 26 (Our Los Angeles) — Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 in Los Angeles, with Kaan Ayhan scoring in the 98th minute, but the Americans still advanced from Group D and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1.

FIFA’s match report listed the goals for Türkiye by Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz and Ayhan. Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter scored for the United States.

The U.S. had already clinched first place in Group D before the final group match, after earlier wins over Paraguay and Australia.

FIFA listed the attendance at 70,492. The round-of-32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled for Santa Clara, California.

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Raised in Bakersfield, California, John Castillo is the San Luis Obispo reporter for Times Media Service. Castillo covers local news in San Luis Obispo, including city government, schools, public safety, development and community life, from local history to culture. Castillo holds a master's degree in mass communication.

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