Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay

Turkiye was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup on November 15, 2024, following a 1-0 loss to Paraguay. This defeat marked Turkiye's second consecutive loss in the North American tournament, concluding their participation. The decisive goal was scored by Paraguay, who played a significant portion of the match with ten men. The loss means Turkiye will not advance further in the competition, ending their hopes of progressing in the 2026 World Cup.