Paraguay Prepares for Crucial Battle Against Turkey

Following opening-round defeats at the World Cup, Turkey and Paraguay will be desperate for a victory when they clash at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Turkey arrived at the global tournament as favorites to top Group D, which also includes the USA and Australia. However, the European side, making their return to the world stage after a 24-year absence, stumbled in their first match, suffering a surprising 2-0 loss to Australia.

Paraguay endured an even tougher start, falling 4-1 to the United States in their opening fixture. Head coach Gustavo Alfaro described the result as a "very painful lesson" for a nation that had waited 16 years to once again compete in the world's biggest football showcase.