Paraguay face Australia with everything on the line

Australia looms, and Paraguay need a reset

Paraguay 1–4 USA in the opener. That scoreline stings, and the next test is Australia on Friday, June 26, in Group D (3). Kickoff is 04:00 CET. Your team took an early lead against the hosts, then collapsed. Defensive structure, transition defending, both were exposed. Four days to get it right.

Terim speaks on the Turkey match

Fatih Terim, the former Turkey national team coach, addressed the Paraguay match directly. "Paraguay'a karşı…" he said, in comments that Turkish outlet Sabah carried (1). Turkey went out of the World Cup after that result, eliminated from the tournament (2). The fallout on their side has been loud, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu and manager Montella both facing sharp public criticism back home (2). Paraguay were the opponent that ended Turkey's campaign.

Almirón's yellow stands

FIFA reviewed Miguel Almirón's yellow card for simulation against the USA and let it stand. The decision was defended as correct. Almirón is one booking away from a suspension, and his availability against Australia matters enormously for a team that looked lost without him driving forward.

Fan reactions

Fans online are split. Some point to Garnero's setup, arguing the defensive shape was wrong from the start. Others are calling for calm, one bad game, one chance to make it right. The mood is not panic, not yet, but the Australia match feels like the line between hope and embarrassment. Join the discussion on r/Paraguay