Turkiye eliminated from World Cup 2026 by Paraguay after 1-0 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Turkiye was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay on Friday. Paraguay's Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the tournament just 64 seconds in. The match shifted in complexity after Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received a red card for a new rule infraction just before halftime. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Paraguay successfully defended their lead, marking Turkiye's second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
- •Turkiye lost 1-0 to Paraguay in World Cup 2026 match.
- •Matias Galarza scored within 64 seconds for Paraguay.
- •Miguel Almiron was sent off before halftime for covering his mouth.
- •This is Turkiye's second straight loss in the tournament.
- •Paraguay had lost their previous game 4-1 to the United States.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay
"Turkiye suffered their second successive defeat in North America, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.
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