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The Turkish national team, also known as Ay-Yıldızlılar, lost to Paraguay 1-0 in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup D Group, resulting in their early exit from the tournament. The match's only goal was scored by Paraguay's midfielder Matias Galarza in the 1.05th minute.
First World Cup Loss
Türkiye suffered their first loss in the World Cup. They had previously lost to Australia 2-0 in their first match.
How the Paraguay Match Unfolded
Paraguay's midfielder Miguel Almiron was given a red card after a VAR review. Türkiye dominated possession in the second half against a 10-man Paraguay team but couldn't capitalize on their chances.
Last Match
Türkiye will face the USA in their final group stage match on June 26th. This match will be a mere formality for Türkiye.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Mexico | 1-0 |
Next Match
Türkiye's next fixture will be against France on September 25th, 2026.
The Turkish team, who returned to the World Cup after 24 years, guaranteed an early exit. They were unable to repeat their successful campaign from 2002, where they finished third.
