Paraguay secured the win with a lightning-fast goal from midfielder Matías Galarza just 64 seconds into the game, which is now being reported as the fastest goal of the tournament so far. That early strike proved decisive as Turkey failed to respond despite relentless pressure throughout the match.

Paraguay were reduced to 10 men late in the first half after captain Miguel Almirón was shown a red card following a VAR review. Officials ruled that Almirón was involved in an off-the-ball confrontation with Turkish defender Mert Müldür, leading to his dismissal under a newly enforced World Cup regulation.

Even with a numerical disadvantage, Paraguay produced a disciplined defensive performance, absorbing wave after wave of Turkish attacks.

Statistically, Turkey attempted 62 shots across their opening two matches of the tournament without scoring a single goal a record for the most shots without scoring in a World Cup since 1966 over a two-match span.

Despite controlling possession and generating strong expected-goals numbers, Turkey’s inability to finish chances ultimately cost them a place in the knockout stage.

Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella expressed disappointment after the match but defended his players, saying they fought until the final whistle and deserved credit for their effort despite the outcome.

Paraguay, meanwhile, remain in contention for qualification and will now face Australia in their final group stage match, needing a result to secure progression to the knockout rounds.