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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT‘s 3-2 defeat to Türkiye in their final World Cup group-stage match. With knockout-round qualification already secured, the guys debate whether fans should be concerned by the loss or simply chalk it up to squad rotation and experimentation. They break down the biggest moments from the match and explain why Sebastian Berhalter earned their Player of the Match honors despite the disappointing result.
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Then, The Cooligans are joined by USMNT midfielder Gianluca Busio to get a player’s perspective on the team’s mindset heading into the knockout rounds. Nate Bukaty also joins the show to share his reaction to the performance, while Aly Trost Martin helps hand out USMNT stock up and stock down grades following the conclusion of the group stage.
To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis turn their attention to the Round of 32, where the United States will face Bosnia and Herzegovina. The guys discuss what Mauricio Pochettino’s team needs to improve before the knockout stage begins, the key matchups to watch, and whether this loss could ultimately serve as the wake-up call the USMNT needs before the games truly matter.
Timestamps:
(0:00) — USMNT vs Turkiye Reaction
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(12:00) – Player of the Game: Sebastian Berhalter
(14:00) – Gianluca Busion joins The Cooligans
(25:00) – Nate Bukaty joins The Cooligans
(33:30) – Aly Trost Martin joins The Cooligans
(39:45) – Lookahead to Round of 32 vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Türkiye and USA at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
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