USA scores second-fastest goal in team World Cup history in group-stage finale against Turkey

The [U.S. men's national team](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/usa-world-cup-soccer-team-likely-opponent-round-32-bodes-quite-well) wasted little time getting on the scoreboard once again. Auston Trusty scored his first international goal just three minutes into Thursday night's [match against Turkey](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/watch-usa-vs-turkey-live-stream-2026-fifa-world-cup), converting a corner kick to put the Americans ahead 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. The goal was the second-fastest the United States has scored from the opening kickoff in World Cup history. [**WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONE**](https://www.fox.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/watch-world-cup-final-jul-19-2026?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fn::cmp=10010131001::add=6127b) It also moved the United States one step closer to a perfect group-stage campaign. The Americans entered Thursday seeking a third straight victory after defeating Paraguay 4-1 and shutting out Australia 2-0 in their first two matches. [Christian Pulisic](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/christian-pulisic-says-feels-100-ahead-team-usas-final-world-cup-group-stage-match-trkiye) started the group-stage finale on the bench but was available as a substitute. The USMNT star has been dealing with a left calf injury since suffering a knock on June 10. [**FOX ONE’S NEW WORLD CUP VIEWING EXPERIENCE**](https://www.fox.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fn::cmp=10010131001::add=6127b) But the U.S. lead was short-lived. Arda Güler found the back of the net in the 10th minute before Orkun Kökçü struck in the 31st to put Turkey ahead 2-1 in the first half. **When:** Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET **Where:** Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California. **TV:** FOX **Stream:** Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports. _This story is developing. Check back for updates._