2026 FIFA World Cup (Group D):
- Turkiye 0-1 Paraguay
- USA 2-0 Australia
A ten-man Paraguay side overcame Turkiye 1-0 in Group D of the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Sam Francisco Bay Area stadium, Santa Clara on Saturday morning.
Matias Galarza Fonda scored after 64 seconds as Paraguay took the lead.
Galarza, who features for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United (on loan from Argentinian side River Plate) shot with a strong left footed effort past goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir of Galatasaray football club.
This arguably the fastest goal of the championship so far, beating Ismael Saibari’s goal (scored against Scotland after 70 seconds).
The Latin Americans were reduced to 10 men with a sending off for Miguel Almiron in the third minute of added tome before the mandatory half time break.
Paraguay who fell 1-4 to United States of America (USA) on the opening match day in Los Angeles now got their first three points in the championship.
Meanwhile, USA overcame Australia 2-0 at the Seattle stadium.
Cameron Robert Burges (own goal) and Alexander Michael Freeman in the 11th and 43rd minutes respectively spurred USA to their second victory at the competition played every four years.
With six points in the bag, USA already secured their berth to the round of 32 stage, joining the tournament co-hosts, Mexico.
Paraguay and Australia both have three points apiece and remain in contention for the round of 32 slot.
Turkiye is eliminated out of the competition, even with a game to play; joining Haiti.
