Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 in a World Cup Group D match after Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game, the fastest goal of the tournament. Paraguay’s early lead came despite the team playing with a man down for more than half the match. Turkey was unable to find an equalizer and suffered its second consecutive loss, which ends its chances of advancing to the knockout round.
The result also determines the group standings in a way that benefits the United States. With Paraguay’s win, the U.S. is assured of winning Group D. Paraguay’s final group-stage match is against Australia, with second place in Group D at stake. Across the reports, the key elements are Paraguay’s rapid opening goal, Turkey’s elimination following a second straight defeat, and the confirmation that the U.S. will finish first in the group.
