Paraguay dismantled by USA, Pitta gets the call against Turkey

USA 4–1, and it was worse than it looks

Your team took an early lead and still left SoFi Stadium beaten 4–1 by the United States in their Group D opener (1). Isidro Pitta scored first, then the US ran through Paraguay's midfield and backline for the next 80 minutes.

Christian Pulisic was electric for the hosts before going off injured. Afterward he said he was optimistic about being fit for the next match, he had taken similar punishment before (2). Argentina-based journalist Peter Coates described Pulisic as a "mercurial talent," underlining just how much Paraguay let him influence the game (2).

Quick transitions killed you. The defensive structure collapsed once the US found their rhythm, and the early lead only made the unraveling feel sharper.

Alfaro turns to Pitta against Turkey

Gustavo Alfaro is reshaping the attack for the Turkey match. Isidro Pitta, the "Viking", will start up front (1). The rest of the lineup is being restructured after the opening collapse.

Paraguay cannot afford another loss. Turkey are next, and Alfaro knows the margin for error is gone.