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Group D · World Cup 2026

TurkeyvsParaguay

Sat, Jun 20 · 3:00 AM UTC · San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara)

⚠ 31% upset probability

Verdict: Turkey are favoured at 43%.

Most likely scoreline: 1–1

Turkey43%
Draw26%
Paraguay31%

Each factor is a contribution to expected-goal supremacy (positive favours Turkey). Expected goals: Turkey 1.42, Paraguay 1.18. Model confidence 43%.

Turkey hold the edge, but tournament football turns on fine margins. Watch the opening 20 minutes for whether Turkey impose control or Paraguay can frustrate them.

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