Türkiye vs Paraguay — World Cup 2026

Tale of the tape.

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Three duels that decide it.

// Playmaker vs Playmaker · The midfield throne

H. Çalhanoğlu

#10 · Inter

VS

A. Romero

#10 · Al Ain

Çalhanoğlu's set-piece mastery and threading passes from deep will likely dictate tempo against a more industrious Romero. The Inter midfielder's technical range gives Türkiye a creative edge in a tight group contest.

// Right winger vs Left back · The pace trap

K. Yıldız

#11 · Juventus

VS

F. Balbuena

#5 · Dynamo

Yıldız's directness and Juventus pedigree will test Balbuena's positioning early and often. The Paraguayan defender is solid but rarely faces a talent with this much vertical threat—expect Türkiye to hunt the left flank.

// Left back vs Right winger · Brighton's young blade

M. Müldür

#18 · Fenerbahçe

VS

J. Enciso

#19 · Brighton

Enciso carries Brighton's pressing aggression and cutting edge into this match, but Müldür is a confident, attacking fullback who won't be bullied. A modern fullback duel where both seek to overload their flank.

Elegance vs Grit: The group-stage chess match

Montella's Türkiye unit blend European technical sophistication with Anatolian resilience, while Alfaro's Paraguay lean on collective pressure and set-piece organization.

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

The bench faceoff.

Türkiye · Head coach

V. Montella

Paraguay · Head coach

G. Alfaro

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