AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParaguay World Cup Shock: Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds in, and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey despite playing more than half the match with 10 men after Miguel Almiron was red-carded for a new “covering the mouth” rule, sending the U.S. to Group D first and knocking Turkey out. Group D Stakes: With both Paraguay and Australia on three points and unable to catch the U.S., Thursday’s final match is mainly about securing advancement—win likely enough, loss risks third-place qualification drama, draw keeps both in a strong spot in the expanded 48-team format. U.S. Rotation Watch: Ahead of the U.S.-Turkey finale, coach Mauricio Pochettino faces lineup headaches with yellow-card and injury concerns, while Christian Pulisic returned to training after a calf issue. World Cup Buzz: FIFA’s new ball and hydration-related stoppages are helping drive a record scoring pace, as fans keep flocking to matches and prices for knockout tickets surge.
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