Turkey vs Paraguay Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Turkey vs Paraguay is a World Cup 2026 fixture scheduled for 20 June 2026, bringing together two sides from opposite ends of the global rankings — Turkey sit 26th in the world while Paraguay are placed 42nd. Both nations arrive at the tournament having shown they can score goals, though their defensive and consistency records differ markedly heading into this contest.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Turkey and Paraguay in international football. The 20 June fixture at World Cup 2026 will be the first time these two nations have faced each other, making prior H2H data unavailable. Given the complete absence of direct history, recent form and tournament context are the most meaningful lenses through which to assess this matchup.

Turkey: Recent Form

Turkey head into this fixture carrying strong momentum. Across their last six matches they have recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat, accumulating 10 goals for and five against at an average of 1.67 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per match. Their points-per-game rate of 2.17 over that span reflects a side that has been largely dominant, and three clean sheets in six outings underline a solid defensive base. Their only blemish was a 0-2 defeat away to Australia on 14 June — their most recent outing — though that followed four consecutive wins. Notably, Turkey kept a clean sheet in a 4-0 home dismantling of North Macedonia and ground out back-to-back 1-0 wins over Romania and Kosovo before that. A 2-2 draw away to Spain in November 2025 also speaks to their capacity to compete against higher-ranked opposition.

• 14 Jun 2026 — Australia 2–0 Turkey (Away) — L
• 6 Jun 2026 — Venezuela 1–2 Turkey (Away) — W
• 1 Jun 2026 — Turkey 4–0 North Macedonia (Home) — W
• 31 Mar 2026 — Kosovo 0–1 Turkey (Away) — W

Paraguay: Recent Form

Paraguay’s recent record is more inconsistent. Over their last six matches they have won three, drawn none and lost three, scoring 10 goals and conceding nine — an average of 1.67 goals for and 1.50 against per match. Their points-per-game figure of 1.50 is noticeably lower than Turkey’s, and the alternating win-loss pattern in their form string (L W L W W L) suggests a side that can produce excellent results but struggles to sustain them. A 1-4 defeat away to the USA on 13 June was their most recent result, though they had previously beaten Nicaragua 4-0 at home and claimed a creditable 1-0 win away to Greece. Paraguay have kept two clean sheets in six matches and have found the net in every game, suggesting attacking intent even when the defensive structure has been breached.

• 13 Jun 2026 — USA 4–1 Paraguay (Away) — L
• 5 Jun 2026 — Paraguay 4–0 Nicaragua (Home) — W
• 27 Mar 2026 — Greece 0–1 Paraguay (Away) — W
• 19 Nov 2025 — Mexico 1–2 Paraguay (Away) — W

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No previous meetings recorded — 20 June 2026 will be the first encounter between these nations.
• Turkey’s last 6: W4 D1 L1 — 2.17 points per match, 10 goals for, 5 against.
• Paraguay’s last 6: W3 D0 L3 — 1.50 points per match, 10 goals for, 9 against.
• Clean sheets: Turkey have kept 3 in their last 6; Paraguay have kept 2.
• Goals conceded per match: Turkey average 0.83; Paraguay average 1.50.
• Failed to score: Turkey have been held scoreless once in six matches; Paraguay have scored in all six.

How Turkey and Paraguay Compare

Turkey’s recent form is the stronger of the two, with a higher points-per-game rate and a considerably tighter defensive record — conceding an average of 0.83 goals per match compared to Paraguay’s 1.50. Both sides have averaged exactly 1.67 goals scored per match over their last six outings, so the attacking output is evenly matched on paper, but Turkey’s ability to keep clean sheets — three in six — gives them a structural edge in terms of controlling matches. Paraguay’s form has been more volatile, alternating between convincing wins and heavy defeats, whereas Turkey strung together four consecutive victories before their loss to Australia, pointing to greater consistency across the same period.

FAQ

Have Turkey and Paraguay ever played each other before?

No. There are no recorded international meetings between Turkey and Paraguay, making their World Cup 2026 fixture on 20 June 2026 a historic first encounter between the two nations.

What is Turkey’s recent form ahead of the match?

Turkey have won four of their last six matches, drawing one and losing one, with a points-per-game rate of 2.17 and three clean sheets over that period.

What is Paraguay’s recent form ahead of the match?

Paraguay have won three of their last six matches and lost three, with no draws, averaging 1.50 points per match and keeping two clean sheets across those six games.

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What are the rankings for Turkey and Paraguay at World Cup 2026?

Turkey enter the tournament ranked 26th in the world, while Paraguay are ranked 42nd, giving Turkey a 16-place advantage in the global standings.