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Montella: 2-0 Loss Won’t Erase Progress, Paraguay Crucial

6/19/2026

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Coach Vincenzo Montella said the 2-0 loss to Australia should not erase three years of progress.
He warned harsh criticism and social-media backlash demoralised many 20-year-old players.
Turkey will face Paraguay on June 19 in the San Francisco Bay Area, a match that could jeopardise tournament hopes.
Montella said any lineup changes will be tactical, not performance-based, and the team’s three-year achievements deserve more respect.

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Coach Vincenzo Montella said the 2-0 loss to Australia should not erase three years of progress.
He warned harsh criticism and social-media backlash demoralised many 20-year-old players.
Turkey will face Paraguay on June 19 in the San Francisco Bay Area, a match that could jeopardise tournament hopes.
Montella said any lineup changes will be tactical, not performance-based, and the team’s three-year achievements deserve more respect.