England and Ghana seek knockout stage; Portugal looks to recover

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

England and Ghana seek knockout stage; Portugal looks to recover
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England faces Ghana in a Group L World Cup match on June 23, aiming to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. England, buoyed by a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their first game, seeks to replicate their strong second-half performance. Ghana, after a 1-0 win against Panama, can also advance with a win. Meanwhile, Portugal, seeking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, plays Uzbekistan, who are vying for a historic first World Cup win.

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  • England can advance to knockout rounds with a win over Ghana.
  • Ghana also seeks a win to qualify after defeating Panama.
  • Portugal aims to recover with a match against debutants Uzbekistan.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo's participation remains uncertain after a lackluster performance.
  • England manager Thomas Tuchel emphasizes handling pressure during World Cup.
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  • 7:29 AMYahoo SportsEngland, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
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England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.Ghana, 1-0 winners over Panama in their opener last week, can also qualify for the knockout rounds on Tuesday with a victory at Foxborough, just outside Boston.

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