Turkey vs Paraguay — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Turkey vs Paraguay kicks off in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Turkey and Paraguay meet in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to secure a vital result. Turkey, led by an emerging generation of talent, have impressed with their dynamic attacking football. Their form has been strong, built on a high-pressing system and quick transitions. Key to their game is the creativity of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who orchestrates play from midfield, and the pace of Kerem Aktürkoğlu on the wing. Defensively, Turkey can be vulnerable against physical teams, but their pressing often forces errors.

Paraguay, known for their gritty, defensive resilience, have historically troubled more technical sides. Under new management, they have added more directness to their counter-attacking style. Miguel Almirón remains their chief threat, using his speed and dribbling to exploit spaces. Defensively, the pairing of Gustavo Gómez and Júnior Alonso provides aerial strength, but they can struggle against quick movement. Paraguay will likely sit deep and look to hit on the break, while Turkey will dominate possession. The battle between Turkey's midfield creativity and Paraguay's disciplined defense could decide the outcome. Both teams need a positive result to keep qualification hopes alive in a tight group.

Key players to watch

Turkey

Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan) — The creative hub, dictates tempo with passing and set pieces.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Galatasaray) — Pacy winger, dangerous in one-on-ones and cutting inside.
Çağlar Söyüncü (Fenerbahçe) — Leader in defense, strong in the air and reading play.

Paraguay

Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) — Speedy attacker, main threat on the counter.
Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras) — Rock at the back, excellent in duels and set pieces.
Julio Enciso (Brighton) — Creative forward, capable of moments of magic.

How to watch Turkey vs Paraguay — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Turkey vs Paraguay?

Sat, Jun 20 at 03:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP D of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Turkey vs Paraguay?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.