Overview
- Jack McGlynn opened the scoring just 59 seconds in with a curling left-footed strike from outside the box.
- Turkey responded in quick succession as Arda Güler and Kerem Akturkoğlu struck within a two-minute window midway through the first half.
- Johnny Cardoso’s misplayed pass in the penalty area directly led to Turkey’s equalizer, underlining recurring tactical issues.
- The USMNT held 60% possession and outshot Turkey 13-11 but were unable to convert dominance into additional goals.
- With veterans like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah unavailable, Pochettino’s side now shifts focus to the Switzerland friendly before the Gold Cup.