Turkey vs Paraguay: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Both sides suffered defeats in their opening World Cup game.
Turkey and Paraguay are under pressure going into Friday’s match because they both lost their first 2026 World Cup matches.
After the first matchday of the 2026 World Cup, both sit in third and fourth place in Group D, respectively, three points behind the top two teams in the division, the USA and Australia.
Turkey must strive for the most points from their first competitive encounter with Paraguay since they will play their final-day match against co-hosts USA, the new favourites to win Group D.
In their 2-0 loss to Australia, the Crescent-Stars had 30 shots without scoring while controlling possession, raising questions about their pre-tournament standing as dangerous “dark horses.”
Paraguay had an unexpected start, trailing 3-0 at the half in Los Angeles, despite the US’s impressive performance.
Before that defeat, they had a reputation for keeping things close and had recently recorded three victories out of four; they will try to restore their winning run against Turkey.
Here, we examine Turkey and Paraguay’s head-to-head record and past encounters in preparation for their Friday match.
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Turkey vs Paraguay: All-time Head-to-head record
This match has only ever been played once, in a friendly between the two teams in June 1995 that ended in a scoreless draw.
As Turkey and Paraguay are ready to play each other in a competitive match for the first time on Friday, a lot of history might be made.
A loss for either team would be extremely detrimental to their chances of making it to the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, and the first-ever goal in this match might potentially be scored.
Matches played: 1
Turkey wins: 0
Paraguay wins: 0
Draws: 1
Goals scored by Turkey: 0
Goals scored by Paraguay: 0
Turkey vs Paraguay: Last Meeting
Jun 17, 1995: Paraguay 0-0 Turkey (international friendly)
Who has won in their last meeting?
The game ended in a draw.
Where do Paraguay stand in the World Cup group?
They are last in Group D.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.