The Paraguay national football team faced Turkey at the Estadio de la Bahía de San Francisco with the need to add three points to keep their qualification options alive in the 2026 World Cup. The Paraguayan team achieved its goal thanks to a goal from Matías Galarza in the first minute of play. The Paraguayan victory came despite the expulsion of Miguel Almirón in the first half of the match. The Paraguayan player was expelled after covering his mouth to say something to a rival, which activated the new rule of showing a red card to players who commit this foul. Almirón's expulsion did not prevent the Paraguay national football team from taking the victory, thanks to the great performance of their goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The Turkish team, led by Vincenzo Montella, was unable to equalize the score despite having more possession of the ball and creating several scoring opportunities. The Turkish defeat means their elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The Paraguay national football team, on the other hand, still has options to qualify for the next round of the tournament. The Paraguayan victory is largely due to the strategy of coach Gustavo Alfaro, who made the necessary adjustments to counter the Turkish pressure. The Paraguayan team also had the inspiration of players like Matías Galarza and Julio Enciso, who were key to the victory. The next appointment for the Paraguay national football team will be in the last matchday of the group stage, where they will face their next rival with the hope of adding more points and advancing in the tournament.