Turkey has been officially eliminated from contention for the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 loss to Paraguay on June 20th. This defeat confirms Turkey as one of the first two teams to be knocked out of the qualifying tournament. The match concluded with Paraguay securing a victory, effectively ending Turkey’s hopes of advancing. This marks a disappointing outcome for the Turkish national team and its supporters. Turkey’s performance throughout the qualifying rounds has been insufficient to secure a place in the next stage. Further details regarding the remaining qualifying matches and the other eliminated team are expected to be released soon. This early exit represents a setback for Turkish football ambitions.