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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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Australia 'will need to be better' to defeat USA: Popovic

Australia beat Turkey with a perfectly executed game plan ⁠in their World Cup opener but will need to find another level to get a result against ‌confident co-hosts the United States, coach Tony Popovic said on Thursday.