USA win Group D as Turkey crash out of World Cup after chaotic Paraguay loss
Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in a World Cup match, despite playing with ten men for the second half. The result confirms the United States as the winners of Group D, while Turkey is eliminated from the tournament.
Why it matters
The outcome significantly alters the standings of the World Cup, impacting the tournament bracket and fan expectations.
Turkey forward Can Uzun looks dejected after missing a chance Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far to beat a hapless Turkey 1-0 in a dramatic Group D match on Friday, breathing life into their campaign and condemning their opponents to a miserable early exit.
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