Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026
Türkiye VS Paraguay
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
20 June, 2026
Overview:
Türkiye faces Paraguay in a crucial Group D opener at FIFA World Cup 2026. Türkiye, with strong European club talent, holds an edge per NYT (80% group advancement) and betting odds (52.77% win chance). Paraguay battles but is undervalued in simulations.
Recent H2H results: No recent H2H; neutral history
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Türkiye.
Türkiye to dominate possession with 4-2-3-1, exploiting set pieces; Paraguay to sit deep in 4-4-2, targeting transitions.
Türkiye's superior squad depth and form outweigh Paraguay's grit; home-like support boosts edge.
Last Update: 13-05-2026
Stats:
| Türkiye | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Win Probability | |
| 53 | 26 |
