Turkey and Paraguay meet in World Cup after disappointing starts

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Turkey and Paraguay meet in World Cup after disappointing starts
Summary

Turkey faces Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in their World Cup matchup. Both teams seek redemption following losses in their opening games; Turkey was ineffective against Australia, while Paraguay conceded four goals to the United States. Kenan Yıldız, a German-born player, starts for Turkey after previously coming off the bench. Ozan Kabak and Can Uzun are expected to contribute off the bench for Turkey. The match remains ongoing as both teams look to regain form.

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  • Turkey aims to recover from a defeat to Australia.
  • Paraguay seeks to bounce back from a heavy loss to the USA.
  • Kenan Yıldız starts for Turkey after returning from injury.
  • Ozan Kabak and Can Uzun expected to come on from the bench.
  • Match ongoing at Levi's Stadium.
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  • 1:48 AMYahoo SportsWorld Cup: German-born superstar Yıldız starts for Turkey against Paraguay
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Turkey and Paraguay hope to recover from their disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup when they meet at Levi's Stadium. Vincenzo Montella’s side were ineffective in their defeat to Australia, whi...

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