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    Match 29 · Group D · Matchday 2

    TurkeyTurkey
    0 : 1
    Full-time
    ParaguayParaguay
      Goals
      • M. Galarza2'

      Friday, June 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM ET

      Levi's Stadium, San Francisco

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      Match events

      TurkeyMinParaguay
      • 2'
        M. Galarza(assist: J. Enciso)
      • 4'
        Matías GalarzaYellow card
      • 45+2'
        VAR: Card reviewed
      • 45+3'
        Miguel AlmirónRed card
      • ▲ B. Yilmaz·▼ K. Akturkoglu
        46'
      • 46'
        ▲ D. Bobadilla·▼ I. Pitta
      • ▲ D. Gul·▼ Y. Akgun
        60'
      • ▲ C. Uzun·▼ I. Yuksek
        60'
      • 67'
        ▲ G. Velazquez·▼ D. Gomez
      • ▲ E. Elmali·▼ F. Kadioglu
        70'
      • Eren ElmalıYellow card
        71'
      • 81'
        ▲ A. Maidana·▼ J. Caceres
      • ▲ O. Kokcu·▼ A. Bardakci
        86'
      • 90+2'
        ▲ G. Avalos·▼ J. Enciso
      • 90+2'
        ▲ J. Canale·▼ M. Galarza

      Group D standings

      #TeamPWDLGDPts
      1United StatesUnited States320146
      2AustraliaAustralia311104
      3ParaguayParaguay3111-24
      4TurkeyTurkey3102-23
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      What each team needs

      TurkeyTurkey

      With one match played, Turkey needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

      ParaguayParaguay

      An opening win over Turkey would be a major statement and strengthen Paraguay's chances of progressing.

      Team comparison

      StatTurkeyParaguay
      FIFA Ranking2944
      World Cup Titles00
      World Cup Appearances39
      Best WC FinishThird place (2002)Quarterfinals (2010)
      ManagerVincenzo MontellaGustavo Alfaro
      How They QualifiedUEFA Playoff Path C winnerCONMEBOL — 6th place (direct)
      2022 World CupDid not qualifyDid not qualify
      CaptainHakan ÇalhanoğluGustavo 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

      RegionBroadcast
      USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
      USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
      UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
      WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

      Venue

      Levi's Stadium · San Francisco · Capacity: 70,909

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