Turkey edged the Americans 3-2 in the closing seconds of a back-and-forth game that put a blemish on the team’s record but didn’t alter its path to the knockout round. The Americans (2-1) already had clinched first place in their group and now will face Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday night in the single-elimination Round of 32.
After Thursday’s loss, the players, coaches, and staff gathered in a circle around defender Mark McKenzie, who knelt in the middle and offered a prayer of gratitude. His words could not be heard, but the moment nevertheless resonated on social media among soccer fans who had seen the same team pray after its two victories.
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