Paraguayan midfielder Matias Galarza caused a brief misunderstanding during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Turkey. Following Paraguay’s 1-0 victory, Galarza picked up referee Ivan Barton’s watch. He then proceeded to wear the watch on his wrist, leading to initial reports suggesting he had stolen it. The incident was quickly clarified; Galarza had no intention of theft and simply picked up the watch after it fell. No formal complaint was filed, and the situation was resolved without further incident. The Paraguayan team secured their win, and the focus returned to their qualifying campaign.