Breaking News: National Team bids farewell to the World Cup

The National Team took to the pitch against Paraguay in their second match of the 2026 World Cup Group D, aiming to keep their hopes in the tournament alive.

The match was officiated by Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros from the El Salvador Football Federation, with David Moran and Antonio Pupiro serving as assistant referees. Oshane Nation from the Jamaica Football Federation served as the fourth official.

The National Team started the match with a starting eleven consisting of Uğurcan Çakır, Merih Demiral, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Arda Güler, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Kenan Yıldız, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, İsmail Yüksek, Mert Müldür, Yunus Akgün, and Ferdi Kadıoğlu.

Paraguay took the field with a squad consisting of Gill, Caceres, Gustavo Gomez, Alderete, Alonso, Almiron, Diego Gomez, Cubas, Galarza, Enciso, and Pitta.

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The side that emerged victorious in the match played at Levi’s Stadium in the USA was Paraguay, with a score of 1-0.

The only goal of the match came as early as the 2nd minute. The goal scored by Matias Galarza for Paraguay determined the outcome of the match.

PARAGUAY REDUCED TO 10 MEN

Paraguay suffered a significant loss in the stoppage time of the first half. Following a VAR review, Miguel Almiron was shown a red card. The South American representative completed the remainder of the match with 10 men.

WORLD CUP JOURNEY ENDS

Having lost to Australia in their first match of the tournament, the A National Team was unable to secure any points against Paraguay. With no points after two matches played in the group, the crescent-stars bid farewell to the World Cup at the group stage.

With this result, Paraguay increased their points to 3.

The A National Team will face the host nation, the USA, in their final match in Group D. Paraguay will take the field against Australia.

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TURKEY-PARAGUAY LIVE COVERAGE

85' For our National Team, Abdülkerim Bardakcı left the pitch, and Orkun Kökçü entered the game.

79' Following a series of passes by our National Team, Merih Demiral found himself in space and met the ball, but his shot went wide.

72' Barış Alper Yılmaz's shot went wide by a significant margin.

71' Eren Elmalı received a yellow card shortly after entering the game.

70' For our National Team, Ferdi Kadıoğlu left the pitch, and Eren Elmalı entered the game.

66' In Paraguay, Diego Gomez left the pitch slowly, and Velazquez entered the game.

63' Vincenzo Montella received a yellow card following his protests.

61' Deniz Gül headed the ball, but it went straight to the goalkeeper, and the position remained fruitless.

59' For our National Team, Yunus Akgün and İsmail Yüksek left the pitch. Can Uzun and Deniz Gül entered the game.

57' Hakan Çalhanoğlu slipped behind the opposing defense and met the ball, but the ball went out of play in the position.

48' Kenan Yıldız's shot from the left hit the side netting.

46' Substitution for our National Team: Barış Alper Yılmaz entered the game, replacing Kerem Aktürkoğlu.

45' RED CARD | In Paraguay, Almiron was shown a red card after a VAR review for allegedly covering his mouth and saying something to Mert Müldür.

44' Julio Enciso advanced effectively with dribbles, but our defense cleared the position before it grew.

37' Uğurcan managed to save an effective shot by Caceres from the right side.

35' POST! Mert's header from Hakan Çalhanoğlu's free kick hit the post.

29' Kenan Yıldız's bicycle kick attempt from Hakan Çalhanoğlu's corner kick was saved by the goalkeeper.

13' Arda Güler met the ball in an attack developed by Kerem Aktürkoğlu from the right side, but his shot went wide.

4' Matias Galarza received a yellow card after a harsh challenge.

2' GOAL | Paraguay took the lead with Galarza.

1' The first whistle has blown in the match. Come on, Our Boys.

News Source: 12punto