Late-Game Loss Dampens US Momentum Ahead of World Cup Knockouts
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The United States men’s soccer team had momentum after wins over Paraguay and Australia and had already clinched a knockout spot, but a 3-2 late loss to Turkey—a team eliminated from the group—dampened the mood and served as a cautionary note ahead of the Round of 16 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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