Paraguay 1-0 Turkey eliminates Turkey from World Cup

Paraguayan forward Galarza struck a decisive goal 65 seconds into the match, giving Paraguay a 1‑0 victory over Turkey and sending the Turks out of the World Cup after their second group game. The win came despite Turkey's dominance, as they amassed 62 shots across two matches without finding the net.

Paraguay's Almiron was shown a red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation with a Turkish player. His dismissal added tension to an already heated encounter.

Galarza's strike arrived just over a minute after kickoff, securing the lead for Paraguay. The early goal set the tone for a match in which Turkey struggled to create clear chances.

Turkey entered the Paraguay match having dominated their previous game as well. Their inability to score persisted, leaving them winless after two matches.

Meanwhile, the United States secured the top spot in Group D following the day's results. Their victory confirmed them as group winners heading into the knockout stage.

Turkey's elimination means they will not feature in the round of 32. The tournament now proceeds to the last‑32 fixtures as scheduled.