World Cup group stage nears conclusion with key matches on final day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The World Cup group stage concludes today with crucial matches for teams like England, Ghana, and Portugal. England faces Panama needing a win or draw to advance, while Ghana plays Croatia under similar conditions. Colombia and Portugal clash, with Colombia already qualified, while DR Congo aims to secure a spot against Uzbekistan. Argentina's match against Jordan is of no consequence, as Argentina has already topped Group J. Today's results will finalize the knockout stage bracket.
- •England qualifies with win or draw against Panama
- •Ghana can advance with win or draw against Croatia
- •Colombia has already qualified, faces Portugal today
- •DR Congo needs a win over Uzbekistan to hope for advancement
- •Argentina is guaranteed top spot in Group J, facing Jordan
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 standings, explained: Updated scenarios for Messi, Ronaldo and more on final day
"The World Cup group stage ends Saturday. Here are the scenarios for the final day of action before the bracket is set.
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