Paraguay national football team midfielder Matias Galarza was named Player of the Match in the second round Group D fixture against Turkey at the 2026 World Cup.
According to information published on the International Federation of Association Football's (FIFA) website, Galarza was deemed worthy of this award.
In the Group D match played in San Francisco on Saturday, the Paraguay team defeated Turkey despite being a player down. Galarza scored a goal in the 64th second of the encounter. This goal was recorded as the fastest goal scored so far in the 2026 World Cup.
The 24-year-old Galarza plays for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS), North America's top-tier football league. The player, who has made 16 appearances and scored 4 goals for the Paraguay national team so far, delivered a crucial victory for his side with his performance.
With this win, Paraguay collected 3 points and rose to third place in the Group D standings. The team will face second-placed Australia in its final group stage match.
The 2026 World Cup is being held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.