England faces Portugal in potential knockout match at World Cup
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:53 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026

As the World Cup group stage approaches its conclusion, England and Portugal are on a potential collision course for the knockout stages. Currently, England is set to face Portugal, who is third in Group K, assuming both teams advance. Scotland's chances hinge on a crucial match against Brazil, where a win is essential to secure a place in the round of 32. The tournament's knockout phase begins on June 28, with various potential fixtures still in flux as teams jockey for positions in the final standings.
- •England currently on track to top their group after defeating Croatia
- •Portugal could face England if they advance from Group K
- •Scotland must win against Brazil to secure a knockout spot
- •World Cup knockout matches begin June 28 across various U.S. venues
- •Tournament routes for teams are still uncertain and evolving
"As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
"As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
Sources
External links- Sky Sports Football—Who's facing who? Every potential fixture in the World Cup knockout stages!
As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
- Sky Sports Football—England vs Portugal? Germany vs Scotland? Every potential knockout stage fixture!
As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Boxing•Nov 7, 2026, 8:01 AMWhy Buatsi vs Hutchinson 2 is a perfect fight in an imperfect division
Boxing•Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 AMBillam-Smith vs Clarke - who wins? Big fight predictions
Boxing•Nov 7, 2026, 6:00 AMOn This Day: Haye v Valuev - When the Hayemaker tamed the GIANT!
Boxing•Nov 7, 2026, 4:32 AMDubois vs Han: Lone Star Showdown in Texas Set February 20
Boxing•Nov 6, 2026, 10:20 PM'It was an offer we couldn't refuse': NFL star Antonio Brown avoids prison with plea deal
Boxing•Nov 6, 2026, 9:56 PM‘He shouldn’t be in the ring’: Tyson Fury doesn’t want to see Deontay Wilder fight Jai Opetaia
