The Turkey national football team is set to face Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press conference held at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Paraguay's head coach Gustavo Alfaro emphasized that the match is crucial for both teams. Alfaro noted the high emotions following their 4-1 loss to the USA, stressing the need for the team to work through challenges without losing morale. He highlighted Turkey's young talents and their fighting spirit. Alfaro reminded that Turkey was in the same group as Spain and had drawn with them in their last match. He stated that Turkey must put forth all its strength to advance from the group. Additionally, he mentioned Turkey's strong midfield play and that they would adopt a different strategy for this match. Alfaro expressed his belief that the team would give their best and that he has confidence in his players.