Arda Guler's 2026 World Cup campaign with Türkiye has come to an end after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay.
The defeat means Türkiye will head home after their next match against the United States.
What happened?
Türkiye's hopes of advancing were dashed when Matias Galarza scored for Paraguay after just 64 seconds.
Despite having 32 shots and 50 touches in Paraguay's penalty area, Türkiye couldn't find the equalizer.
Why it matters for Arda Guler
Arda Guler will likely return to Real Madrid for pre-season next month, but his place in the starting line-up is under threat.
The recent arrival of Bernardo Silva has prompted Chelsea to consider a move for Arda Guler.
What comes next?
Arda Guler will play his final World Cup match against the United States before potentially joining Real Madrid for pre-season.
His future at the club remains uncertain, with Chelsea interested in signing him.
Arda Guler had high hopes for the tournament, but Türkiye's early exit has ended his World Cup dreams.
The 1-0 defeat to Paraguay was a tough pill to swallow, especially given the number of chances Türkiye created.
Paraguay played the entire second half with 10 men after Miguel Almiron was shown a straight red card.
Despite this, they held on for the win, thanks to Matias Galarza's early strike.
Arda Guler will be disappointed to have fallen short, but he could still have a busy summer ahead.
He may be on the move, with Chelsea considering a bid to sign him from Real Madrid.
The arrival of Bernardo Silva has put Arda Guler's place in the starting line-up at risk.
He will need to impress during pre-season if he wants to stay at Real Madrid.
For now, Arda Guler's focus will be on the match against the United States.
He will want to end the tournament on a high note before returning to club duty.
The World Cup may be over for Arda Guler, but his future in football is still uncertain.
He will need to wait and see what the summer holds, but for now, he can only focus on the next match.