Galarza’s goal sends Türkiye out of World Cup

SANTA CLARA, United States, June 20 — Matias Galarza scored a first-half goal as 10-man Paraguay eliminated Türkiye from the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory on Friday.

Galarza put Paraguay ahead in the second minute with a long-range strike, but Miguel Almiron’s dismissal in first-half stoppage time left Gustavo Alfaro’s side a player short for the entire second half.

Paraguay defended resolutely after the break to frustrate Türkiye and secure its first win of the tournament at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The result left Paraguay third in Group D, level on points with Australia but behind on goal difference.

The teams will meet in their final group-stage match at the same venue next Thursday. Türkiye will face the group leader, the United States, in Los Angeles on the same day, but can no longer avoid finishing bottom of the group.