The World Cup group stage concludes with a stellar day of action in North America.
England and Ghana have already made progress in the group stages, but top spot in Group L is on the line with the Three Lions taking on Panama in New Jersey and the Black Stars taking on Croatia in Philadelphia.
Third-placed Croatia needs to avoid defeat to secure a place in the knockout stages but can still progress with a narrow defeat.
Cristiano Ronaldoโs Portugal then clash with Colombia in Miami, while Uzbekistan face DR Congo as Group K comes to an end.
The first round concludes with Argentina, already guaranteed to win the group, facing Jordan while Algeria and Austria battle for second place in Group J.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:45 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:45 am
Group L online, results
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:52 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:52 am
Players depart to the playing of national anthems
England and Panama are in New Jersey.
So far, Croatia and Ghana are missing from Philadelphia.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:49 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:49 am
Kane is one goal away from history
Harry Kane needs one more goal to become Englandโs top scorer at the World Cup.
He won the Golden Boot at the last World Cup but is now three behind Lionel Messi in this yearโs race.
Is today really his chance to replenish his boots?
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:44 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:44 am
Ghanaโs players arrive in style
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:37 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:37 am
Some important calls from the England coach
Thomas Tuchel changed his team for this game.
There were some concerns about the right-back position.
Reece James is out through injury, so Jarell Quansah, who is a centre-back by trade, comes on.
Declan Rice misses this match, with Jude Bellingham returning to midfield.
Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka will replace Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke on the flanks.
With Morgan Rogers included, this is quite an attacking England team.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:26 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:26 am
Other matches today
The final two groups will conclude later today.
In Group C, Colombia will play Portugal. And DR Congo is fighting with Uzbekistan.
Then itโs Group Jโs turn.
Austria will face Algeria and Argentina will take on Jordan.
Argentina confirmed yesterday that Lionel Messi will be rested ahead of the game.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
How are things going in group L?
Thanks to yesterdayโs results, England have already qualified for the knockout stages, regardless of todayโs result.
They have four points, the same as Ghana.
Croatia has three points, so the second qualifying spot is still open.
Panama was already eliminated with zero points and zero goals.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Team News: Croatia vs Ghana in Philadelphia
Croatia
Croatia made three changes to the team that started the 1-0 win over Panama.
Josko Guardiol is out along with Marko Pasalic and Petar Musa, while Nikola Vlasic, Petar Sucic and Ante Budimir are in.
Ghana
Ghana is also making three changes.
Derrick Lucassen, Elisha Owusu and Kamaldeen Sulemana will replace Nathan Opoku, Inaki Williams and Caleb Yirenki.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Team News: Panama vs England in New Jersey
Panama
Fidel Escobar and Jorge Gutierrez will replace Giovani Ramos and Cesar Blackman.
England
England make five changes in the game.
Jarell Quansah replaces the injured Reece James.
Morgan Rodgers, Nico OโReilly, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford will also be in action.
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 6:11 am
Good morning!
Hello, my name is David Hirst and Iโm going to tell you about another day of the World Cup.
Today we have six more games as the group stage of the tournament comes to an end.
First, the final games in Group L.
England vs Panama.
Croatia vs Ghana.