Paraguay hit by US opener, Turkey injuries offer a lifeline

A 4–1 opener that stung

Paraguay opened their World Cup with a 4–1 loss to the United States, and it was rough viewing. Your team took the lead early, but the Americans stormed back with four unanswered goals (2). The defense could not handle the pace on the counter, and the second half unraveled quickly.

Almirón went down in the box late in the first half and got a yellow card for simulation. FIFA later backed the call (2). He is walking a disciplinary tightrope now, one card away from a suspension.

Two Turkish absences confirmed

Two Turkish players will miss the Paraguay match through injury. The Turkish press confirmed both are out of the Group D fixture (1). That is a break for your team, no question.

Yıldız fit and training

Kenan Yıldız trained ahead of the Paraguay match, starting the session with prayer before joining full work (3). The Turkish attacker had been carrying a knock but looks ready. He is the kind of player who can hurt you if given space.