Paraguay National Football Team kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign alive with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Turkey National Football Team in Group D.
Midfielder Matias Galarza scored after just 64 seconds, setting a new tournament record for the fastest goal and giving Paraguay an early advantage. The South Americans faced adversity when Miguel Almiron was sent off in first-half stoppage time under FIFA’s new disciplinary regulations. Reduced to 10 men for the entire second half, Paraguay produced a resilient defensive performance to protect their lead.
The victory earned Paraguay their first points of the tournament, while Turkey’s second consecutive defeat confirmed their elimination.