HomeMatchesTurkey vs Paraguay

    Match 29 · Group D · Matchday 2

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

    Levi's Stadium, San Francisco

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    Group D standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1AustraliaAustralia000000
    2ParaguayParaguay000000
    3TurkeyTurkey000000
    4United StatesUnited States000000
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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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