U.S. clinches Group D as 10-man Paraguay edges Turkey
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Key Points:
- Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of this year's World Cup just 65 seconds into the match, leading Paraguay to a 1-0 victory over Türkiye despite playing with 10 men for over half the game.
- Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was sent off late in the first half for covering his mouth during a confrontation, a violation of a new World Cup rule, forcing Paraguay to defend their slim lead.
- The win eliminated Türkiye from advancing to the knockout stage and secured the United States' top spot in Group D, while Paraguay will face Australia for second place in their final group match.
- Türkiye dominated possession but failed to score, with goalkeeper Orlando Gill making several crucial saves to maintain Paraguay's lead.
- Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella expressed pride in his team's effort despite the loss, acknowledging the harsh realities of football and their early exit from the tournament after their first World Cup appearance since 2002.
