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U.S. men suffer first 2026 World Cup loss, 3-2 to Turkey, before heading to knockout round
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
The U.S. national team lost 3-2 to Turkey Thursday night in the 2026 Men's World Cup, but the Americans will still advance to the Round of 32 after securing two wins in their group. The U.S. team took an early lead at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, scoring within the first three minutes, ...
Key takeaway national team lost 3-2 to Turkey Thursday night in the 2026 Men's World Cup, but the Americans will still advance to the Round of 32 after securing two wins in their group.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The U.S. men's national team may have suffered a loss to Turkey, but their advancement to the knockout round brings excitement to local soccer fans in Southlake . With a potential semifinals match in Arlington, Texas, residents may have the opportunity to see the team play live if they can secure a few more wins. The team's performance in the tournament so far has been notable, with two wins in the group stage, a feat only achieved once before in 1930 and 2002. As the team prepares to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32, locals will be watching closely to see if they can build on their early successes and make a deep run in the tournament. A win in the semifinals would bring the team to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, providing a unique opportunity for North Texas soccer fans to cheer on the U.S. men's team in person.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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