Paraguay Beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup Despite Being Down a Man to Clinch Group D for U.S.
The loser is all but eliminated as Turkey leans on Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız after a 2-0 opening loss.
- Turkey faces Paraguay today in Santa Clara for a must-win Group D match, with both teams fighting to avoid World Cup elimination after opening-round losses.
- Despite a 2-0 opening loss to Australia, Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella remains confident, stating, "All is not lost; there are still two games to play, and I'm confident."
- The Turkish attack features 21-year-old midfielder Arda Guler, a Real Madrid star, alongside forward Kenan Yildiz, who scored 11 goals for Juventus during the Serie A season.
- Following a 4-1 loss to the United States, Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro relies on attacking duo Miguel Almiron and Julio Enciso to spark an offensive response.
- Defenders Gustavo Gomez and Fabian Balbuena must elevate their performance against Turkey's potent attack to keep Paraguay's World Cup qualification hopes alive.
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Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US
Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match.
In a heated game, Turkey is subject to its second World Cup match against Paraguay. This marks the end of the tournament for the team of coach Montella after the preliminary round.
Turkey bring in Yildiz for Paraguay match
SANTA CLARA, California, June 19 : Turkey brought in Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz to their starting lineup on Friday for their World Cup Group D match against Paraguay, who introduced Isidro Pitta into their attack. • Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Fenerbahce's Kerem Akturkoglu retain their places in the
Turkey, which seemed to arrive as a favorite to the duel against Australia, was overcome and fell 2-0 in the debut. Those led by the Italian Vincenzo Montella need to recover and add points to stay alive in the 2026 World Cup.On the sidewalk opposite and after being beaten 4-1 by the United States on the first date, the situation in Paraguay is quite similar. In order to obtain a key win to stay alive, Alfaro's would go from the start with some …
On the 2nd day of the World Cup the two losers of Group D meet in direct duel. Both Turkey and Paraguay are under pressure. The live ticker.
On the 2nd day of the World Cup, the two losers of Group D meet in direct duel. Both Turkey and Paraguay are under pressure.
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