Turkey vs Paraguay Result: Turkey 0–1 Paraguay — World Cup 2026 Matchday 2
Quick answer: Turkey 0–1 Paraguay at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara on June 20, 2026 — Group D, Match 31. Scorers: Paraguay: Matias Galarza (2').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Turkey 0–1 Paraguay |
| Group | D |
| Match | #31 (Matchday 2) |
| Date | June 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 00:00 |
| Venue | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 2 |
| Goal scorers | Paraguay: Matias Galarza 2' |
Goal Scorers
No goals
- 2'Matias Galarza
Cards
| Min | Turkey | Card |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | — |
| Min | Paraguay | Card |
|---|---|---|
| 45+3' | Miguel Almiron | Red card |
Match Summary
Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at Levi's Stadium thanks to a Matias Galarza goal in the second minute. Miguel Almiron was sent off in first-half stoppage time (45+3') but Paraguay held on for three crucial Group D points.
Player of the match: Matias Galarza.
Key Moments
- Matias Galarza stunned Turkey with a goal inside two minutes.
- Turkey pushed for an equalizer throughout but could not break down Paraguay.
- Miguel Almiron received a red card in the 45+3' minute as Paraguay defended their lead.
Group D Standings After Matchday 2
Paraguay move to three points in Group D. Turkey must beat Australia on Matchday 3 to keep knockout hopes alive behind USA and Paraguay.
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What This Means for Turkey & Paraguay
Turkey drop points from Matchday 2. Paraguay claim a valuable win.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Turkey | Full schedule — Group D |
| Paraguay | Full schedule — Group D |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Turkey vs Paraguay score at World Cup 2026?
Turkey 0–1 Paraguay — played at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara on June 20, 2026 (Group D, Matchday 2).
Who won Turkey vs Paraguay World Cup 2026?
Paraguay won 1–0.
Where was Turkey vs Paraguay played?
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara — kickoff 00:00 local time.
What group is Turkey vs Paraguay in?
Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group D?
Paraguay move to three points in Group D. Turkey must beat Australia on Matchday 3 to keep knockout hopes alive behind USA and Paraguay.
Who scored in Turkey vs Paraguay?
Paraguay: Matias Galarza 2'.