Wednesday, June 17 โ Full Match Results
| Group | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | Portugal vs. DR Congo | 1-1 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| L | England vs. Croatia | 4-2 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| L | Ghana vs. Panama | 1-0 | BMO Field, Toronto |
| K | Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | 1-3 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
Match Highlights
๐ต๐น Portugal 1-1 DR Congo โ A Shock Result in Houston
Portugal’s tournament got off to a disappointing start as they were held to a 1-1 draw by World Cup debutants DR Congo. Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, was tightly marked by Congolese defenders all afternoon and struggled to make an impact. Joรฃo Neves gave Portugal an early lead, but Yoane Wissa equalized just before halftime in what was a stunning result for the African side โ DR Congo’s first World Cup appearance since 1974.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England 4-2 Croatia โ Thriller in Dallas
The match of the day came at AT&T Stadium. Harry Kane opened his account with a first-half brace, bringing him level with Wayne Rooney’s England all-time scoring record. But Croatia refused to fold โ Martin Baturina and Petar Musa struck back to level the game before halftime. Jude Bellingham scored immediately after the restart, and Marcus Rashford added an insurance goal to seal a 4-2 win for the Three Lions under Thomas Tuchel.
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana 1-0 Panama โ Drama in Toronto
Just when it looked like Panama would escape with a hard-fought point, Ghana struck in dramatic fashion. Caleb Yirenkyi poked home in the 95th minute after a low cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante, sending the Toronto crowd into a frenzy. It’s the latest regulation winning goal in Ghana’s World Cup history.
๐จ๐ด Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan โ Los Cafeteros Roll
Colombia showed their class at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Daniel Muรฑoz opened the scoring with a brilliant toe-poke finish off a Luis Diaz assist. Uzbekistan made history with their first-ever World Cup goal โ Abbosbek Fayzullaev scoring off a blocked shot โ but it wasn’t enough. Luis Diaz quickly restored Colombia’s lead with his first World Cup goal, and substitute Jรกminton Campaz delivered the dagger in stoppage time.
Current Group Standings (After Round 1)
Group K
| Team | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ด Colombia | 3 | +2 |
| ๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo | 1 | 0 |
| ๐ต๐น Portugal | 1 | 0 |
| ๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan | 0 | -2 |
Group L
| Team | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England | 3 | +2 |
| ๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana | 3 | +1 |
| ๐ญ๐ท Croatia | 0 | -2 |
| ๐ต๐ฆ Panama | 0 | -1 |
Looking Ahead โ Thursday, June 18
Another blockbuster day awaits with Matchday 2 action getting underway. Host nations take center stage:
| Time (ET) | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Czechia vs. South Africa | A | Atlanta |
| 3:00 PM | Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | Los Angeles |
| 6:00 PM | Canada vs. Qatar | B | Vancouver |
| 7:00 PM | Mexico vs. South Korea | A | Guadalajara |
All eyes will be on Guadalajara as Mexico faces a tough test against South Korea in what promises to be an electric atmosphere.
FAQ
Where can I watch World Cup 2026 matches?
All matches are broadcast on FOX, FS1, and streamed on fubo in the U.S.
When will Portugal play next in Group K?
Portugal will face Uzbekistan in their second Group K match, with details to be confirmed.
How many teams advance from each group?
The top two from each of the 12 groups advance, plus the eight best third-placed teams โ making a Round of 32.
Who is the top scorer so far in the tournament?
Lionel Messi (Argentina) leads with 3 goals, with several players including Harry Kane close behind on 2.