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Alfaro insists Paraguay no underdogs after World Cup turnaround against Turkey

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro hailed the fighting ⁠spirit of his players after Friday's 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey and said his team should ‌never have to feel like underdogs.

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'Everybody's crying': Goalless Turkey crash out of World Cup in shock exit

Turkey arrived at their first World Cup in 24 years with great expectations ⁠and a host of rising stars but crashed out goalless and in tears after another shocking failure to convert against Paraguay.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil earn first win as co-hosts USA secure spot in knockouts

The ninth day of the tournament saw wins for the USA, Morocco, Brazil, and Paraguay, with the five-time champions finally breaking through against a weak Haiti side. The result for hosts USA secured their place in the next round with a game to spare. Morocco and Paraguay picked up their first wins, while Turkey and Haiti will play the final round just to fulfil the schedule.

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Galarza goal the difference as 10-man Paraguay hold on to eliminate Turkey

Paraguay scored a very early goal in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group D game against Turkey, prevailing 1-0 in the San Francisco Bay Area despite playing the second half with 10 men.

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Almiron becomes first player at World Cup to be dismissed for covering mouth

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron made unwanted history during his side's Group D game with Turkey, after being sent off for covering his mouth 'in a confrontational manner' whilst talking to Turkey's Mert Muldur.

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World Cup LIVE: Turkey eliminated from World Cup after Paraguay smash-and-grab

The second round of group stage fixtures continues on Friday evening as co-hosts USA take on Australia in the first of four matches on day nine of the World Cup, with Brazil and Morocco both in action overnight.

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Thierry Henry issues apology to Nigerians after controversial World Cup broadcast remark

Thierry Henry has apologised after comments made during Fox’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup opening game between the United States and Paraguay sparked criticism from Nigerian fans.

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'We showed that we're ready': USA captain Tim Ream hails team intensity after hot start

United States captain Tim Ream told AFP an "intense" training camp was vital to his team's dream World Cup start, as a 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay turbo-charged the co-hosts' hopes of unlikely glory.

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Christian Pulisic admits half-time substitution in USA win was just a precaution

United States star Christian Pulisic played down injury concerns after he was hooked at half-time in the World Cup co-hosts' 4-1 opening win over Paraguay, telling journalists it was just a precaution.

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Folarin Balogun says scoring brace in victory over Paraguay was a 'real dream'

He netted twice on his World Cup debut but US striker Folarin Balogun is not about to celebrate wildly, telling reporters Friday he plans to finish his epic night by curling up in front of Netflix.

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Pochettino puts Paraguay win down to team togetherness over individual quality

US coach Mauricio Pochettino told ⁠reporters his team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener was ‌the result of a team-first approach rather than the ‌efforts of individual players.

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World Cup highlights: USA get the party started in LA as Canada pick up first-ever point

Two of the FIFA World Cup co-hosts started their tournament on the second day with the USA strolling to a big victory over Paraguay.

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United States impress in victory over Paraguay to start off World Cup in style

Folarin Balogun had the first attempt in the United States’ lively start, but a deflection took the sting out of his shot and made it comfortable for Orlando Gill in the Paraguay goal.

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'We want to be a force': Pulisic backing USA to excel ahead of Paraguay clash

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on football's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

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World Cup LIVE: USA dominate Paraguay in 4-1 win, Canada draws with Bosnia & Herzegovina

After an action-packed start to the 2026 World Cup, tournament hosts USA and Canada take centre stage on day two, with intriguing matches against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Paraguay, respectively.

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Paraguay boss says they've 'already won' by making World Cup, but have sights set on more

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said on Thursday his players ⁠had already achieved something special by ending the country's 16-year World Cup absence, but added that they are ‌here to compete rather than simply celebrate their return to the tournament.

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United States get set for difficult World Cup opener versus Paraguay in Los Angeles

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said his side must be prepared for a very difficult World Cup ⁠opener against Paraguay on Friday, warning that the South Americans are dangerous opponents despite the hosts being favoured.

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Get to know all 26 members of the Socceroos World Cup squad

26 men will have the hopes and dreams of 27 million Aussies on their shoulders when they face Turkey, USA and Paraguay over the next fortnight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Christian Roldan says USA squad needs to be 'more savvy' for World Cup

World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their opener against Paraguay, midfielder Cristian Roldan said Tuesday.

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United States players preparing for 'once in a career' chance at home World Cup

United States captain Tim Ream urged his teammates to embrace the pressure of a home ⁠World Cup on Monday, saying the tournament represents a once-in-a-career chance for the squad ahead of their opening match against Paraguay on Friday.

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Vallejo apologises for sexist remark directed at female umpire after second-round loss

Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo apologised for the remarks he made about the woman umpire who officiated his second-round defeat at the French Open.