World Cup 2026: Trkiye’s Hopes Dashed with Defeat to Paraguay

Houston: The next match of the second round in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been played, Apasport.az reports. Trkiye's national team faced off against Paraguay, with the match commencing at 07:00 Baku time.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Paraguay wasted no time in taking the lead, as Galarza netted a goal just 64 seconds into the game. Despite being reduced to 10 men after Miguel Almiron received a red card towards the end of a tense first half, Paraguay managed to hold onto their early advantage.

The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Paraguay, effectively ending Trkiye's chances of advancing to the knockout stage. The Crescent-Stars will play their final World Cup match against the United States. The game took place at NRG Stadium in Houston, with both teams fielding strong lineups.