McKennie: This Loss Will Motivate Us Even More

Following the USA's 3-2 loss to Turkey at the World Cup, American midfielder Weston McKennie stated that his teammate Christian Pulisic possesses the ability to alter the course of the tournament.

“He’s a special player... He can come onto the field and be that player who creates something out of nothing,” McKennie commented to Fox One. “It was good to see him back on the field, and I hope that happens again in San Francisco,” the US international added, referring to the USA's participation in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. “I think the momentum will certainly be there. Everyone wants to go into the next game after a win, but obviously, we couldn't manage that tonight. I believe this will motivate us even more to try and prove that our first two matches at the 2026 World Cup weren't just a fluke. We're looking forward to seeing who we play in the next round,” Weston McKennie concluded.