Group D standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Turkey
With one match played, Turkey needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Paraguay
An opening win over Turkey would be a major statement and strengthen Paraguay's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Turkey | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 29 | 44 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 3 | 9 |
| Best WC Finish | Third place (2002) | Quarterfinals (2010) |
| Manager | Vincenzo Montella | Gustavo Alfaro |
| How They Qualified | UEFA Playoff Path C winner | CONMEBOL — 6th place (direct) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Gustavo Gómez |
Prediction
Turkey 2 — 1 Paraguay
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Turkey (ranked 29th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Turkey have appeared at 3 World Cups. Paraguay have appeared at 9.
Turkey are ranked 29th in the world. Paraguay are ranked 44th.
This match takes place at Levi's Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Levi's Stadium · San Francisco · Capacity: 70,909
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