U.S. secures Group D after Paraguay's victory over Türkiye

The United States clinched first place in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 19, 2026, without playing, thanks to Paraguay's 1-0 upset against Türkiye. Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of the tournament just 65 seconds in. Paraguay's defense held strong despite losing captain Miguel Almirón to a red card, while goalkeeper Orlando Gill made critical saves to maintain the lead. As a result, the U.S. now has a favorable path to the semifinals, with knockout stage matches scheduled at venues on the West Coast, starting July 1.

• 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. clinches Group D, secures West Coast path to World Cup semifinals after Paraguay upsets Türkiye