Americans Watch Loss to Turkey on Iconic Beach

Football fans gathered on Thursday at the beach near Santa Cruz, California's famous boardwalk, approximately 70 miles (112 km) south of San Francisco, to watch a World Cup match.

They witnessed Turkey's 3-2 victory over the United States – the Turkish team's only win in the World Cup. The Americans had already secured their spot in the knockout stage prior to the defeat.

The U.S. national team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1st in Santa Clara, California, remaining on the West Coast after playing their group stage matches in the Los Angeles and Seattle areas.