Nine City players complete World Cup group stages with mixed results

The group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded, featuring nine City players on the pitch. England secured top position in Group L after a 2-0 victory over Panama, with Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly playing the full match. Croatia edged past Ghana 2-1, where Mateo Kovacic contributed significantly. However, Uzbekistan's campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat to DR Congo. Portugal and Colombia played to a 0-0 draw, with Portugal advancing, while Algeria and Austria fought to a dramatic 3-3 draw to both qualify for the knockouts. Upcoming Round of 32 matchups feature England versus DR Congo on July 1.

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