The next matches of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have concluded. In one of the central matches of the day, the England national team failed to overcome the obstacle of Ghana.
In the match of Group L, the English could not find a way to Ghana's goal, playing to a 0:0 draw. In the second match of the group, Croatia defeated Panama 1:0. The only goal was scored by Ante Budimir in the 54th minute. Following this result, the Panama national team no longer has a chance to advance to the playoff stage.
In Group K, Portugal defeated the Uzbekistan national team by a large score. The match ended with a score of 5:0.
For Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo recorded a double in the 6th and 39th minutes, while Nuno Mendes increased the score in the 17th minute. Also, an own goal was recorded in the 60th minute by Ne'matov, who replaced Uzbekistan goalkeeper O'tkir Yusupov. Rafael Leão put the finishing touch in the 87th minute.
In the second match of the group, Colombia achieved a minimal victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Daniel Muñoz scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute.
Today, June 24, in Group B, the matches Switzerland – Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina – Qatar will take place.
Also, in Group C, Morocco will face Haiti, while Brazil will take on Scotland.
In Group A, the Republic of South Africa will compete with South Korea, and the Czech Republic with Mexico.
