A vital three points will be on the line when Turkey take on Paraguay in Group D action at Levi's Stadium on June 20, 2026. Turkey struggled to break down Australia in a 2-0 defeat, while Paraguay's defence was exposed during a heavy 4-1 loss to the United States.
With both nations still searching for their first points of the tournament, this matchup could prove decisive in the race for a place in the knockout stage.
Read through our Turkey vs Paraguay prediction before committing to a bet.
Turkey vs Paraguay prediction for the 2026 World Cup
Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Turkey vs Paraguay prediction below:
Under 2.5 Goals
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Turkey is tipped to come out on top, with 43% of the odds leaning towards their win.
Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.
Turkey vs Paraguay: head-to-head
Turkey and Paraguay share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Turkey at the 2026 World Cup
Turkey arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Turkey National Team:
At the World Cup:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
0 point(s) per game on average
0 goals scored at the World Cup (0 per game)
2 goals conceded at the World Cup (2 per game)
Turkey National Team in 2026
8 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Kenan Yildiz with 3 goal(s)
Most assists: Hakan Çalhanoğlu with 4
Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Paraguay National Team have managed so far:
At the World Cup
0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
0 point(s) per game on average
1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)
4 goals conceded at the World Cup (4 per game)
Paraguay National Team in 2026
9 win(s), 7 draw(s) and 6 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Antonio Sanabria with 4 goal(s)
Most assists: Diego Gómez with 2
Turkey vs Paraguay statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Turkey
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Paraguay
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Turkey vs Paraguay probable lineups
See the likely starting eleven below for our Turkey vs Paraguay prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Turkey Predicted XI: Cakir, Celik, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu, Ozcan, Calhanoglu, Guler, Kokcu, Yildiz, Yilmaz
Paraguay Predicted XI: Coronel, Velázquez, Balbuena, Alderete, Espinoza, Villasanti, Cubas, Bobadilla, Almiron, Bareiro, Enciso
How to watch Turkey vs Paraguay live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Turkey vs Paraguay live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 04:00 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Turkey vs Paraguay:
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Match details: Turkey vs Paraguay
🆚 Fixture Turkey vs Paraguay
🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date Saturday, 20/06/2026
🕐 Kick-off 04:00 UK time
🏟️ Venue Levi's Stadium
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