EXCERPT: Paraguay won 1-0 against Türkiye in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Matías Galarza scoring the only goal, securing a narrow victory.
Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory over Türkiye in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been underway, with various teams competing in different rounds and groups. In one of the recent matches, Türkiye faced off against Paraguay at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This match report highlights the key events and result of the encounter between these two teams.
How it unfolded
The match began with an early goal from Paraguay, as Matías Galarza scored in the 2nd minute, assisted by Julio Enciso. This initial strike set the tone for the rest of the game, with Paraguay taking the lead and Türkiye attempting to catch up. Following the goal, Matías Galarza received a yellow card in the 4th minute. As the game progressed, Miguel Almirón from Paraguay was given a red card in the 45'+3' minute, reducing Paraguay to 10 players. In the second half, Eren Elmali from Türkiye received a yellow card in the 71st minute. Despite being a player down, Paraguay managed to maintain their lead until the end of the game.
Standout performers
Matías Galarza was a key player for Paraguay, scoring the only goal of the match in the 2nd minute. Julio Enciso provided the assist for Galarza's goal, contributing to Paraguay's victory. These players played crucial roles in securing the win for their team.
Match facts
- Final score: Türkiye 0, Paraguay 1
- Scorer: Matías Galarza (2') for Paraguay
- Bookings:
- Matías Galarza (yellow, 4') for Paraguay
- Miguel Almirón (red, 45'+3') for Paraguay
- Eren Elmali (yellow, 71') for Türkiye
- Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
What it means
Both Türkiye and Paraguay will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, with this result being one of the matches that will contribute to their overall performance in the tournament.