Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0, Almirón gets historic red card

Paraguay secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Turkey in their men's World Cup Group D match, held in San Francisco. The win keeps Paraguay's hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.

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Paraguay had the better of Turkey, 1-0, in the men's World Cup Group D match in San Francisco, USA.

Matías Galarza netted the sole goal of the game just two minutes in, striking a precise long-range shot into the top right corner. This early lead set the tone for the match, putting Paraguay in a strong position.

The game also saw a historic moment when Paraguayan player Miguel Almirón was shown a red card just before halftime. He became the first player in World Cup history to be sent off for covering his mouth during an argument with Turkey's Mert Muldur. This new rule was implemented after a similar incident in the Champions League earlier this year.

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Paraguayan Miguel Almirón was the first player in the World Cup to receive a red card for covering his mouth in an exchange with Turkey's Mert Muldur.

Despite Turkey's efforts to equalize, they were unable to break through Paraguay's organized defense or beat their goalkeeper. The defeat officially eliminates Turkey from the 2026 World Cup.

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Matías Galarza scored Paraguay's winning goal in the second minute with a precise long-range shot into the right corner.