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Turkey vs Paraguay: Must-Win Clash, Over-2.5 Goals Expected

6/20/2026

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Turkey vs Paraguay Showdown

Turkey and Paraguay will meet at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday 20 June 2026, kickoff 5 a.m. UK time.
Both teams must win because a loss will likely end their World Cup hopes.
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella and Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said it is too early to write off their squads.
Betting odds list Turkey +105, Paraguay +280 and an over/under of 2.5 goals.
Analyst Jon Eimer predicts over 2.5 goals because of Paraguay’s defensive lapses.

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Turkey Paraguay Airs

The Turkey-Paraguay Group D match will air on FS1, stream on Fubo, and kick off from 8 PM PT through 11 PM ET.
Levi’s Stadium’s June 19, 2026 forecast calls for cloudy skies, a high of 23 °C, a low of 15 °C, 5 % rain chance, and south winds of 11 mph.
Turkey is third and Paraguay fourth in Group D after the opening round.
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Turkey Qualifies

Turkey qualifies for the World Cup, ending a 24-year absence since 2002.
Arda Güler, 21, leads Turkey’s attack after winning Champions League Young Player of the Season.
Forward Tete Yengi, uncapped but with six goals in 22 games for Machida Zelvia, joins Turkey’s squad.
Paraguay returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, fielding veteran Miguel Almirón and striker Julio Enciso, who has 12 club goals.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 France hosted the World Cup, expanding to 32 teams and 64 matches, and won its first title on home soil. That tournament marked Turkey’s debut and saw Paraguay reach the round of 16, raising expectations for both nations. Today’s Turkey-Paraguay group match revives those hopes under coaches Montella and Alfaro, with potential to boost their federations.

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Turkey vs Paraguay Showdown

Turkey and Paraguay will meet at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday 20 June 2026, kickoff 5 a.m. UK time.
Both teams must win because a loss will likely end their World Cup hopes.
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella and Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said it is too early to write off their squads.
Betting odds list Turkey +105, Paraguay +280 and an over/under of 2.5 goals.
Analyst Jon Eimer predicts over 2.5 goals because of Paraguay’s defensive lapses.

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