The Turkey National Football Team and the Paraguay National Football Team meet in an important Group D showdown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night. With valuable points on the line, both teams will be eager to strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
The match takes place at the iconic Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and concludes Friday’s World Cup action in the United States. Paraguay enters the contest looking to recover after facing host nation USA in its opening fixture, while Turkey aims to build momentum in one of the tournament’s most competitive groups.
Live Score Updates
Supporters can follow live score updates, goals, assists, cards, substitutions, and key match statistics throughout the game. Real-time updates will be available once the match kicks off at Levi’s Stadium.
The result could play a major role in shaping the Group D standings, making every minute of this contest important for both nations.
Turkey vs Paraguay Kickoff Time
Football fans around the world can watch this crucial Group D encounter live from Levi’s Stadium.
| Time Zone | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 11:00 PM, June 19 |
| Central Time (CT) | 10:00 PM, June 19 |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 9:00 PM, June 19 |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 8:00 PM, June 19 |
The match is expected to attract significant attention as both teams seek a positive result before their final group-stage fixtures.
Confirmed Lineups
Turkey Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Player |
| GK | Uğurcan Çakır |
| DF | Ferdi Kadıoğlu |
| DF | Abdülkerim Bardakcı |
| DF | Merih Demiral |
| DF | Mert Müldür |
| MF | Hakan Çalhanoğlu |
| MF | İsmail Yüksek |
| MF | Kenan Yıldız |
| MF | Arda Güler |
| MF | Yunus Akgün |
| FW | Kerem Aktürkoğlu |
Paraguay Starting XI (4-4-2)
| Position | Player |
| GK | Carlos Gill |
| DF | Junior Alonso |
| DF | Omar Alderete |
| DF | Gustavo Gómez |
| DF | José Cáceres |
| MF | Miguel Almirón |
| MF | Matías Galarza Fonda |
| MF | Andrés Cubas |
| MF | Gómez |
| FW | Julio Enciso |
| FW | Isidro Pitta |
Turkey’s lineup features several exciting attacking talents, including Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız, while veteran midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu will be responsible for controlling the tempo in midfield.
Paraguay will rely on the creativity of Miguel Almirón and the attacking threat of Julio Enciso and Isidro Pitta as they search for goals against a disciplined Turkish defense.
Turkey vs Paraguay TV Channel and Broadcast Information
Fans can watch the match through the following official broadcasters:
| Country | TV Channel |
| United Kingdom | ITV 1 |
| United States | FOX Sports 1 USA, fuboTV |
| Turkey | TRT 1 |
| Paraguay | Trece, Unicanal |
| Canada | TSN 1 |
How to Watch Turkey vs Paraguay for Free
Several broadcasters are providing free coverage of the match across different regions.
- United Kingdom: ITV
- Australia: SBS On Demand
- Brazil: CazéTV YouTube Channel
- Belgium: RTBF / VRT
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Netherlands: NOS
- New Zealand: TVNZ
- Paraguay: GEN / Trece
- Switzerland: SRF Play, RTS Play, RSI Play
- Turkey: TRT
Viewers should check local broadcast availability and regional restrictions before kickoff.
Match Preview
Both teams understand the importance of securing points at this stage of the tournament. Turkey possesses a dynamic blend of experienced leaders and young stars, while Paraguay brings physicality, organization, and counterattacking quality.
With Group D remaining wide open, a victory could significantly improve either nation’s path toward the Round of 32. Fans can expect a competitive and intense battle under the lights in Santa Clara as Turkey and Paraguay look to make a statement on the World Cup stage.