Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday after playing a man down for more than half the match.

French star Kylian Mbappe slammed Paraguay Sen. Celeste Amarilla for racism in social media posts after his team knocked her out of the World Cup.

Paraguay fans have caused a stir after burning a mannequin of Kylian Mbappe during a festival following their World Cup exit. France’s 1-0 win against Paraguay made headlines for controversial reasons as the South American nation provided plenty of reckless challenges,

A wave of anticipation is sweeping through the Albirroja camp as Paraguay gears up for their Group D campaign, ready to face a formidable lineup including the United States, Turkiye, and Australia.

José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup.

Mbappé blames argentine referee Facundo Tello for missed penalty: “He distracted me” World Cup. Kylian Mbappé's $12.6 million Madrid mansion shows how he lives when football stops Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla,

Several videos have surfaced on social media showing an effigy believed to represent France captain Kylian Mbappe being burned in Paraguay. The incident reportedly took place during the country's traditional San Juan Ara festival shortly after France knocked Paraguay out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Round of 16.

Kylian Mbappe has become the face of Paraguays heartbreak after an effigy of the France captain was burned during the countrys traditional San Juan festival following Mbappes side edge past Paraguay 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup clash.