Turkey eliminated from World Cup with defeat to Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Turkey has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing 0-1 to Paraguay. Matias Galarza scored the decisive goal just 64 seconds into the match, leaving Turkey struggling to recover. Despite being a man up after Miguel Almiron was sent off before halftime, Turkey failed to capitalize on their advantage, missing several chances to equalize. Paraguay will aim for qualification to the round of 16 in an upcoming match against Australia.
- •Turkey lost 0-1 to Paraguay, eliminating them from the World Cup.
- •Matias Galarza scored the match's only goal within one minute.
- •Turkey had a numerical advantage after Miguel Almiron's red card.
- •Despite opportunities, Turkey failed to equalize in the second half.
- •Paraguay's next match will determine their fate in Group D.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Turkey knocked out of the World Cup!
"It's the fiasco of the year!A thunderbolt at the World Cup: Turkey has been eliminated from the World Cup after a dismal defeat to Paraguay (0-1).Caught cold by a goal from Matias Galarza after 64 sec...
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