Türkiye vs Paraguay Live is your Group D showdown that could define both nations’ World Cup fates — get the kick-off time, streaming guide, full squads, preview, and prediction right here.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Türkiye vs Paraguay |
| Date | Friday, 19 June 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 12:00 AM ET (midnight, technically June 20) |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 5:00 AM GMT (June 20) |
| Kick-off (BST) | 5:00 AM BST (June 20) |
| Kick-off (Türkiye Local) | 8:00 AM TRT (June 20) |
| Kick-off (Paraguay Local) | 1:00 AM PYT (June 20) |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA |
| Stage | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group D |
How to Watch Türkiye vs Paraguay Live Stream Online
USA — FS1 / FOX Sports App
- Subscribe to a live TV streaming service that carries FS1 — Fubo (5-day free trial available), Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV all work.
- Download the FOX Sports app or visit FOXSports.com and log in with your TV provider credentials.
- Navigate to the FIFA World Cup 2026 hub and select the Türkiye vs Paraguay match at midnight ET on June 19/20.
- Spanish-language fans can stream via Peacock (Telemundo feed) or the Telemundo app.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Check whether CTV (free over-the-air Bell Media channel) is broadcasting this specific fixture — selected matches air free on CTV.
- For guaranteed access, subscribe to TSN+ at TSN.ca or download the TSN app on your device.
- Log in with your Bell Media or cable credentials and find the World Cup section.
- French-language viewers can stream via RDS or the RDS app using a TSN/Bell subscription.
UK — ITV1 / ITVX
- This match airs at 5:00 AM BST on ITV1 on June 20 — set an alarm or schedule a recording.
- Visit ITVX.com or download the ITVX app (iOS/Android/Smart TV) — it’s completely free with no subscription required.
- Create a free ITVX account if you don’t already have one (takes under two minutes).
- Search “FIFA World Cup 2026” in the app and select Türkiye vs Paraguay from the schedule.
Australia — SBS / SBS On Demand
- SBS holds exclusive free-to-air rights to all 104 World Cup matches in Australia — no Optus Sport subscription needed for 2026.
- Visit SBS.com.au/ondemand or download the SBS On Demand app on your smart TV, phone, or tablet.
- Create a free SBS account to unlock live streaming — registration takes less than two minutes.
- Search “FIFA World Cup 2026” and find the Türkiye vs Paraguay match in the live schedule.
Türkiye — TRT 1 / Tabii
- TRT holds exclusive free-to-air broadcasting rights for all World Cup matches in Türkiye.
- Tune in live on TRT 1 or TRT Spor at 8:00 AM TRT on June 20.
- To stream online, visit trt.net.tr or download the Tabii app on your device.
- No subscription is required — TRT coverage is free for all viewers in Türkiye.
Paraguay — Trece / GEN TV
- Multiple free-to-air channels carry the World Cup in Paraguay, including Trece, GEN TV, and Unicanal.
- Tune in at 1:00 AM PYT on June 20 on any of these channels — check local listings for the specific fixture allocation.
- Tigo Sports and Movistar Deportes offer additional pay-TV coverage with enhanced commentary.
- Stream online via each broadcaster’s app or website; Tigo Sports subscribers can use the Tigo Sports app for on-demand access.
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Which TV Channels Will Broadcast Türkiye vs Paraguay?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | 12:00 AM ET |
| Canada | TSN, CTV (selected), RDS (French) | 12:00 AM ET |
| UK | ITV1, ITVX | 5:00 AM BST |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand | 3:00 PM AEST |
| Türkiye | TRT 1, TRT Spor, Tabii | 8:00 AM TRT |
| Paraguay | Trece, GEN TV, Unicanal, Tigo Sports | 1:00 AM PYT |
In the USA, FS1 is a pay-TV channel requiring a cable or streaming TV subscription — though Fubo offers a free trial.
UK viewers get the best deal of all: ITV1 is completely free-to-air, and ITVX requires no subscription whatsoever.
Australia’s SBS coverage is also entirely free, making it one of the most generous arrangements for any World Cup territory.
Match Preview
Türkiye arrive at Levi’s Stadium having opened their campaign against Australia, desperate for points after a 24-year World Cup absence, while Paraguay — returning after 16 long years — will already have played USA and know exactly what they need.
Both sides are chasing their first points or building momentum in a Group D that could go down to the wire.
Vincenzo Montella’s Türkiye typically favour an attacking 4-3-3, leaning on Arda Güler’s creative genius to unlock defences, whereas Gustavo Alfaro’s Paraguay historically set up in a compact 4-4-2 designed to frustrate and punish on the counter.
Expect a tactical chess match in the Bay Area heat, with Türkiye looking to dominate possession and Paraguay content to absorb pressure.
Both squads are expected to be available subject to fitness following their respective openers, though the physical toll of a first World Cup game in over two decades is a genuine factor for Türkiye.
The atmosphere inside Levi’s Stadium — one of the loudest and most modern arenas in North America — promises to be electric regardless of the pre-match form lines.
Türkiye Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Altay Bayındır | Manchester United |
| 2 | GK | Mert Günok | Fenerbahçe |
| 3 | GK | Uğurcan Çakır | Galatasaray |
| 4 | DEF | Ferdi Kadıoğlu | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 5 | DEF | Merih Demiral | Al-Ahli |
| 6 | DEF | Zeki Çelik | AS Roma |
| 7 | DEF | Ozan Kabak | Hoffenheim |
| 8 | DEF | Mert Müldür | Fenerbahçe |
| 9 | DEF | Abdülkerim Bardakcı | Galatasaray |
| 10 | DEF | Eren Elmalı | Galatasaray |
| 11 | DEF | Çağlar Söyüncü | Fenerbahçe |
| 12 | DEF | Samet Akaydın | Çaykur Rizespor |
| 13 | MID | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter Milan |
| 14 | MID | Orkun Kökçü | Beşiktaş |
| 15 | MID | Kaan Ayhan | Galatasaray |
| 16 | MID | Salih Özcan | Borussia Dortmund |
| 17 | MID | İsmail Yüksek | Fenerbahçe |
| 18 | FWD | Arda Güler | Real Madrid |
| 19 | FWD | Kenan Yıldız | Juventus |
| 20 | FWD | Kerem Aktürkoğlu | Fenerbahçe |
| 21 | FWD | Barış Alper Yılmaz | Galatasaray |
| 22 | FWD | Can Uzun | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 23 | FWD | Deniz Gül | FC Porto |
| 24 | FWD | İrfan Can Kahveci | Kasımpaşa |
| 25 | FWD | Yunus Akgün | Galatasaray |
| 26 | FWD | Oğuz Aydın | Fenerbahçe |
Key Players to Watch
- Arda Güler: Real Madrid’s 21-year-old prodigy is Türkiye’s creative heartbeat — his dribbling, vision, and ability to score from distance make him one of the tournament’s most watchable players.
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu: The Inter Milan captain brings 100+ caps and elite midfield intelligence; controlling the tempo against Paraguay’s compact block will likely run through him.
- Kenan Yıldız: The Juventus forward offers Türkiye a second devastating attacking threat alongside Güler, capable of taking on defenders and finishing from tight angles.
Paraguay Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Roberto Fernández (Gatito) | Cerro Porteño |
| 2 | GK | Orlando Gill | San Lorenzo |
| 3 | GK | Gastón Olveira | Olimpia |
| 4 | DEF | Gustavo Gómez (C) | Palmeiras |
| 5 | DEF | Júnior Alonso | Atlético Mineiro |
| 6 | DEF | Fabián Balbuena | Grêmio |
| 7 | DEF | Omar Alderete | Sunderland |
| 8 | DEF | Juan José Cáceres | Dynamo Moscow |
| 9 | DEF | Gustavo Velázquez | Cerro Porteño |
| 10 | DEF | José Canale | Lanús |
| 11 | DEF | Alexandro Maidana | Talleres |
| 12 | MID | Miguel Almirón | Atlanta United |
| 13 | MID | Kaku | Al-Ain |
| 14 | MID | Andrés Cubas | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| 15 | MID | Ramón Sosa | Palmeiras |
| 16 | MID | Diego Gómez | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 17 | MID | Damián Bobadilla | São Paulo |
| 18 | MID | Braian Ojeda | Orlando City |
| 19 | MID | Matías Galarza | Atlanta United |
| 20 | MID | Maurício Magalhães | Palmeiras |
| 21 | FWD | Antonio Sanabria | Cremonese |
| 22 | FWD | Julio Enciso | Strasbourg |
| 23 | FWD | Gabriel Ávalos | Independiente |
| 24 | FWD | Álex Arce | Independiente Rivadavia |
| 25 | FWD | Isidro Pitta | Red Bull Bragantino |
| 26 | FWD | Gustavo Caballero | Portsmouth |
Key Players to Watch
- Miguel Almirón: The Atlanta United midfielder is Paraguay’s most recognisable name — his energy, pressing intensity, and ability to drive at defenders will be crucial in transition against Türkiye’s high defensive line.
- Julio Enciso: The 22-year-old Strasbourg attacker is a wildcard who can tear defences apart on his day and represents Paraguay’s biggest goal threat if given space to run in behind.
- Gustavo Gómez: The Palmeiras captain marshals Paraguay’s defence with 88+ caps of experience; keeping Güler and Yıldız quiet will be his primary mission — and he’s more than equipped for it.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Türkiye — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | vs Australia | Group D | BC Place | 12:00 AM ET |
| June 19/20, 2026 | vs Paraguay | Group D | Levi’s Stadium | 12:00 AM ET |
| June 25, 2026 | vs USA | Group D | SoFi Stadium | 10:00 PM ET |
Paraguay — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | vs USA | Group D | SoFi Stadium | 9:00 PM ET |
| June 19/20, 2026 | vs Türkiye | Group D | Levi’s Stadium | 12:00 AM ET |
| June 25, 2026 | vs Australia | Group D | Levi’s Stadium | 10:00 PM ET |
Türkiye vs Paraguay Prediction
Türkiye carry the greater quality on paper — Güler, Yıldız, and Çalhanoğlu form one of the most technically gifted trios at this World Cup — and their superior FIFA ranking (22nd vs Paraguay’s 39th) reflects a genuine gap in attacking firepower.
That said, Paraguay’s disciplined Alfaro-era defence, built around Gómez and Alderete, has frustrated far better sides than this Türkiye outfit.
We fancy Türkiye to edge it in a tight, tense match — predicted scoreline Türkiye 1–0 Paraguay — with a moment of Güler magic the likeliest source of the winning goal.
Football, of course, has a habit of making fools of predictions, and one Almirón-inspired counter-attack could change everything.
FAQs
What time is Türkiye vs Paraguay kick-off in the USA?
Türkiye vs Paraguay kicks off at 12:00 AM Eastern Time on June 20 (late night June 19 local time in the USA). That’s 9:00 PM Pacific Time on June 19.
Where can I watch Türkiye vs Paraguay live in the UK?
The match airs free on ITV1 at 5:00 AM BST on June 20, with free live streaming available on ITVX — no subscription needed. UK viewers simply need a free ITVX account to watch online.
What is the head-to-head record between Türkiye and Paraguay?
Türkiye and Paraguay have met very rarely at senior international level, with no significant competitive history between the two nations. This FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage encounter is expected to be one of the most meaningful meetings in their history.
Who is the key player to watch in Türkiye vs Paraguay?
Arda Güler of Real Madrid is the standout name — the 21-year-old has the creativity and directness to unlock any defence on his best day. For Paraguay, Miguel Almirón’s relentless energy and pressing in the final third makes him the danger man opposition managers fear most.
Who will win Türkiye vs Paraguay?
Türkiye are slight favourites given their superior squad quality and attacking options, with a narrow 1–0 win the most likely outcome. Paraguay’s defensive organisation under Gustavo Alfaro means an upset is never out of the question, however.
