Türkiye crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Paraguay in a decisive Group D encounter.Paraguay made a perfect start to the match, taking the lead in the second minute through Matías Galarza.
The midfielder’s early goal ultimately proved enough to separate the two sides at the final whistle.Despite conceding early, Türkiye controlled large portions of the game and enjoyed the majority of possession.
The Turkish side created several chances and applied sustained pressure throughout the contest but failed to find a breakthrough against a determined Paraguayan defense.
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Paraguay were forced to play part of the second half with 10 men following a red card, yet they remained disciplined at the back and successfully resisted Türkiye’s attacks to preserve their lead.
The victory keeps Paraguay’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive, while Türkiye’s second defeat of the tournament confirmed their elimination from the competition.
Paraguay will now turn their attention to their final group-stage match as they seek to secure qualification for the Round of 32, while Türkiye will play only for pride in their remaining fixture.
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