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World Cup Group D: USA Top Despite Late Defeat to Türkiye
Archive photo: USA and Canada in action during their Concacaf Nations League third-place match at SoFi Stadium on March 23, 2025. Photo: ESO Soccer / Ole Mundo archive.
The USA won their first two games, 4-1 against Paraguay and 2-0 against Australia, then lost 3-2 to Türkiye in the final round but still topped the group. Australia and Paraguay drew 0-0 and finished level on four points, with Australia second on goal difference. Türkiye took 62 shots without scoring in their first two games and finished bottom.
| Team | P | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 2-0-1 | 8-4 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2-2 | 4 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2-4 | 4 |
| Türkiye | 3 | 1-0-2 | 3-5 | 3 |
Results: USA 4-1 Paraguay; Australia 2-0 Türkiye; USA 2-0 Australia; Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay; Türkiye 3-2 USA; Paraguay 0-0 Australia.
Top scorer: Folarin Balogun (USA), 2.
After the group: The USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina, then lost 4-1 to Belgium. Paraguay knocked out Germany on penalties before losing 1-0 to France. Australia lost to Egypt on penalties.
ESO Soccer Desk
Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 1, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.
