Turkiye eliminated from World Cup 2026 by Paraguay after 1-0 loss

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Turkiye eliminated from World Cup 2026 by Paraguay after 1-0 loss
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 5:24 AMYahoo SportsTurkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay
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Turkiye suffered their second successive defeat in North America, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.

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