Matías Galarza
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- Jun 26
Australia advances to World Cup last 16 after goalless draw with Paraguay; Turkey stuns USA in consolation win
Australia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay, while already-eliminated Turkey beat group winners USA 3-2 in a dramatic finish.
- Jun 20
Turkey exits 2026 World Cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay, sets record with 62 shots and zero goals in two matches
Turkey became the second team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium, failing to score despite 62 attempts across two group matches.
- Jun 20
Morocco edges Scotland 1-0 with 71-second strike, but Paraguay's 64-second goal steals fastest record
Ismael Saibari scored after just 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup in Foxborough. The goal was the fastest of the tournament until Paraguay's Matías Galarza struck even earlier hours later in a 1-0 upset of Turkey.
- Jun 20
Turkey eliminated from World Cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay, Almirón sent off under new FIFA mouth-covering rule
Paraguay secured a vital 1-0 victory over Turkey in Group 4 of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating Vincenzo Montella's side and applying a new FIFA regulation that saw Miguel Almirón dismissed for covering his mouth.
