Argentina secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan, with star player Lionel Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament as they advance to the World Cup last 32.

• Lionel Messi, the tournament's leading scorer, came off the bench to score Argentina's third goal with a free-kick.
• Argentina finished Group J with maximum points, topping the group ahead of their upcoming match against Cape Verde on July 3.
• The match saw significant squad rotation by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, with Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also finding the back of the net.

Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana in the FIFA World Cup 2026, clinching second place in Group L and advancing to the last 32.

• Croatia will face the second-placed team from Group K in their knockout clash.
• Goals for Croatia were scored by Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic, with Derrick Luckassen netting for Ghana.
• This marks Ghana's third appearance in the World Cup knockout stages.

England has secured the top spot in Group L of the World Cup by defeating Panama 2-0, advancing to the knockout rounds. Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal and assisted Harry Kane's second, overcoming a previously lacklustre performance.

• England will face a third-placed team in the last 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
• Jude Bellingham scored the crucial first goal in the 62nd minute and set up Harry Kane's goal.
• Croatia secured second place in the group with a 2-1 victory over Ghana, eliminating Scotland.

DR Congo has reached the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history after beating Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday.

• Yoane Wissa scored twice, including a late winner.
• DR Congo will now face England in the knockout stages.
• Uzbekistan took an early lead through Eldor Shomurodov, but a penalty from Wissa and a goal from Fiston Mayele turned the tide.

Colombia and Portugal have both advanced to the World Cup last 32 following a dramatic 0-0 draw in their Group K match on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

• Colombia secured top spot in Group K, despite having a late goal disallowed for a marginal offside call.
• Colombia will face Ghana in the next round, while Portugal, as runners-up, will play against Croatia.
• The match, played at Miami Stadium, saw a standout performance from James Rodriguez for Colombia, while Cristiano Ronaldo had a peripheral role for Portugal.

In an incredible 3-3 draw at the Kansas City Stadium on June 27, 2026, both Algeria and Austria secured places in the World Cup knockout rounds, eliminating Iran.

• The match saw late drama with goals from Riyad Mahrez and Sasa Kalajdzic in stoppage time.
• Key scorers included Marko Arnautovic, Rafik Belghali, Marcel Sabitzer, and two from Riyad Mahrez.
• Both Algeria and Austria finished Group J on four points, behind group winners Argentina.