Türkiye - Paraguay Betting Odds | World Cup
Türkiye - Paraguay Overview
Paraguay defeated Türkiye 1-0 in their Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South American side secured a vital victory despite playing the entire second half with ten men. This result confirmed the early elimination of Vincenzo Montella’s team, who failed to find the net in both of their opening group stage fixtures.
Key Moments
The decisive strike arrived just 65 seconds into the match when Matías Galarza unleashed a powerful low shot from 25 yards out, marking the fastest goal of the tournament. Paraguay’s defensive task became significantly harder in first-half stoppage time when Miguel Almirón received a straight red card for covering his mouth during a confrontational exchange with Mert Müldür, an infraction penalized under new tournament regulations. Despite heavy pressure and a significant shot advantage, Türkiye could not break through the disciplined Paraguayan defense led by goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
What It Means
This 0-1 result officially confirms the elimination of Türkiye from the 2026 World Cup. For Paraguay, the victory breathes new life into their campaign, keeping their hopes of progressing to the knockout round alive heading into their final group match against Australia. The United States has secured the top spot in Group D, while Paraguay and Australia will compete for the remaining qualification places.