A turbulent start: Turkey were handed a 2-0 loss to Australia in their opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup, Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe finding the back of the net.
Embarrassment to a 10-man Paraguay: On Saturday morning, meanwhile, Turkey suffered a narrow 1-0 loss at the hands of Paraguay, Matias Galarza's second-minute strike making the difference.
That's despite Turkey having one extra man for the entirety of the second-half as a result of Miguel Almiron's sending off at the close of the opening 45.
The standings after two games played: USA lead the pack in Group D with six points, having won both of their opening games against Paraguay and Australia.
Goal difference puts Australia ahead of Paraguay in the standings as both nations sit on three points.
