Group Stage · Group D

Turkey vs Paraguay

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 04:00 UTC · Levi's Stadium, San Francisco

TUR

Turkey

Ay-Yıldızlılar (The Crescent-Stars)
FIFA Ranking#42
CoachVincenzo Montella
Key PlayerArda Güler
WC Appearances3
Best FinishThird Place (2002)
ExpectationsCompetitive

Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time since 2002, when they shocked the world with a third-place finish. Real Madrid's Arda Güler is the new star.

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PAR

Paraguay

La Albirroja
FIFA Ranking#61
CoachDaniel Garnero
Key PlayerMiguel Almiron
WC Appearances9
Best FinishQuarter-Finals (1954, 2010)
ExpectationsCompetitive

Paraguay have punched above their weight for decades in CONMEBOL qualification. Miguel Almiron's Premier League quality gives them a match-winner capable of deciding any game.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

TurkeyFIFA RankingParaguay
#42 - #61
TurkeyWC AppearancesParaguay
3 - 9

Group D Context

Turkey add serious European pedigree to a group the USA must top. Pulisic's generation faces their defining moment.

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Venue

Levi's Stadium

Santa Clara, CA, USA · Capacity: 68,500

Silicon Valley's stadium is one of the most high-tech in the world. The Bay Area provides perfect weather for June/July matches.

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