SportsPublished: 20 June 2026 at 09:21

Paraguay edges Turkey with early goal in World Cup qualifier

Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier in San Francisco, with Galarza scoring in the 2nd minute.

Paraguay secured a narrow victory over Turkey in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match played in San Francisco on Saturday, winning 1-0.

The only goal of the game came early, as Galarza found the net in the 2nd minute, putting Paraguay ahead from the start.

Following the goal, Turkey applied significant pressure in search of an equalizer, but the Paraguayan defense held firm throughout the remainder of the match.

Played on neutral ground, the match was an important step for both teams in their campaigns to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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