New Delhi, June 20 -- 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.

The win assured the United States would win Group D and eliminated Turkey from any chance of advancing to the knockout round with its second straight loss. Paraguay will face Australia in the final match of the group stage next Thursday with second place in the group on the line. Paraguay will need to win to finish second.

"It's unforgettable," Galarza said. "This is the most beautiful stage in the world, playing amongst the best. I'm so proud. I hope that Paraguay is happy."

Paraguay was short-handed after Migue...