World Cup 2026: Exciting Matches England, Portugal and Colombia Today
June 24, 2026 · Global
The final day of the second group round of the 2026 World Cup features important matches for England, Portugal and Colombia, who face Ghana, Uzbekistan and DR Congo respectively.
The final day of the second group round of the 2026 World Cup will take place on Tuesday with several interesting matches. England returned to competition after achieving an impressive 4-2 win against Croatia. Additionally, Portugal will look to bounce back against Uzbekistan, while Colombia will face DR Congo in the evening match.
Here's a breakdown of the matchups, odds and things to watch for Tuesday's four games.
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Group K)
Standings: Portugal (1 point, T-2), Uzbekistan (0 points, 4th)
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV: Fox (England), Telemundo (Spain)
Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston
Portugal suffered a poor result in their opening match with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. Despite controlling 75 percent of the ball, Portugal was less effective in finishing. This is a challenge for coach Robert Martínez to improve his team's performance.
Uzbekistan, who suffered a 3-1 defeat in their first match against Colombia, hopes to steal points from Portugal. If Uzbekistan can achieve a draw, it would be a big surprise.
England vs. Ghana (Group L)
Standings: England (3 points, 1), Ghana (3 points, 2)
Time: 4 p.m. ET
TV: Fox (England), Telemundo (Spain)
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
The Three Lions put in a stunning attacking performance with Harry Kane scoring twice against Croatia. Now, they face Ghana who managed to achieve a dramatic victory with a last-minute goal against Panama. Predictions show England will win by a fairly large goal difference, giving Kane the opportunity to add to his tally of goals at the World Cup.
Panama vs. Croatia (Group L)
Standings: Panama (0 points, 3), Croatia (0 points, 4)
Time: 7 p.m. ET
TV: Fox (England), Telemundo (Spain)
Venue: BMO Field, Toronto
Croatia, who are semifinalists at the 2018 World Cup, are trying to bounce back after defeat to England. They are expected to achieve victory against Panama, who are also looking for their first points of the tournament.
Colombia vs. DR Congo (Group K)
Standings: Colombia (3 points, 1st), DR Congo (1 point, T-2)
Time: 10 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 (England), Telemundo (Spain)
Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
This match is in the spotlight, with Colombia as favorites after DR Congo's draw against Portugal. A win for Colombia would ensure they progress to the knockout rounds, while DR Congo are looking to create a surprise.
Best Opportunity
Mike Hume: Bruno Fernandes scores anytime, +160 (FanDuel)
Dan Santaromita: Harry Kane over 2.5 shots on target, +230 (DraftKings)
Vik Chokshi: Bruno Fernandes and Bukayo Saka score anytime, +160 and +185 (DraftKings)
These teams are expected to give their best performances on the final day of the group stages, and all eyes will be on the results that could decide their fate at the 2026 World Cup.