Turkey stunned by Paraguay and exits the 2026 World Cup
Turkey was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay in the second round of Group D. Paraguay took the lead in the second minute and held on for the rest of the match.
The game also featured a first in World Cup history. During a confrontation between Turkish and Paraguayan players, Miguel Almiron approached Muldur while covering his mouth, and after a VAR review he was shown a straight red card for doing so.
The result ended Turkey’s tournament campaign, while Paraguay advanced from the group match with the early goal proving decisive.
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