Paraguay fall 4–1 to US, Turkey test looms next

Paraguay battered 4–1 by the US in Group D opener

That was rough. The United States ran over your team 4–1 in their World Cup opener on Friday, and the scoreline does not flatter the hosts (1) (2). Paraguay actually struck first, but the lead vanished fast. The US turned the game with pace on the break and your backline had no answer once the momentum swung.

Pulisic came off at half-time, made his point already

Christian Pulisic played only the first 45 minutes and still did damage. He was substituted at the break as a precaution after picking up a knock, but the US were already in control by then (2). Pulisic is expected to be fit for the USMNT's next match against Australia.

Turkey plan changes for the Paraguay clash

Vincenzo Montella is rotating. The Turkey manager will make several changes to his lineup for the Paraguay match, with Kerem, Deniz, Can, Barış, and Arda all in the mix for a place (3). Turkey are treating this as a chance to manage minutes and test depth. A weakened opponent, but after the US result, your team can take nothing for granted.