[90040] The Turkish national team prepares for a fateful match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup: Turkey in a battle for survival against Paraguay

The Turkish national team faces a critical match in the second round of Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following the disappointing loss to Australia, the team is facing a "do or die" match against the Paraguay national team, reports the website TGRT HABER.

Ahead of the match, the team's coach, Vincenzo Montella, is under sharp public criticism. As reported in Haber Gündem, Montella responded to the criticism at a tense press conference: "I feel more Turkish than those people who are trying to create chaos." It was further noted in Haber Gündem that the coach plans to make far-reaching changes to the starting lineup, with at least four players expected to be benched in an effort to freshen up the ranks.

Player Kaan Ayhan, in an interview with Fenerbahçe Ruhu, emphasized the importance of the attitude toward the game: "After we show our game, we can beat Paraguay. The way we step onto the pitch is the most important thing."

At the same time, professional analyses in gdh offer a "guide" to the game, which analyzes Paraguay's weaknesses and emphasizes the advantages that Turkey must exploit to achieve the long-awaited victory in the tournament.