Turkey may have already been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, but they refused to leave without a fight — snatching a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts United States in Group D thanks to a winner struck deep into stoppage time.

With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Turkey found a way through in the 98th minute, condemning the American co-hosts to a defeat on home soil that will sting long after the final whistle.

The result offered Turkey some measure of consolation and a reminder of the character within their squad, even with elimination already confirmed ahead of kick-off.

For United States, the loss is a painful blow — particularly given the symbolic weight of conceding a late winner in front of their own supporters at a tournament they are co-hosting alongside Canada and Mexico.