Paraguay Defeats Turkey 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Kathmandu. Paraguay registered a 1-0 victory against Turkey in the group stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

Mario Galarza of Paraguay scored a goal just 2 minutes into the game, giving the team the lead. This goal, assisted by Joan Enciso, became the decisive moment of the match.

Paraguay was reduced to 10 players when Miguel Almirón received a red card and was sent off the field during injury time of the first half. However, Paraguay managed to hold onto their lead by playing a disciplined defensive game.

Turkey created many chances, putting pressure on throughout the game. Despite taking more than 27 shots, none of their attempts resulted in a goal. Turkey failed in their attempts to equalize until the very end.

The match was held at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. This result has significantly impacted the Group D standings.

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