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Colombia and Portugal draw 0-0, a result that sends both through in Group K
The goalless draw in Miami hands Colombia top spot in Group K and second place to Portugal, with Diogo Costa the standout at the 2026 World Cup.

Bellingham and Kane seal England's 2-0 win over Panama and top spot in Group L
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring and set up Harry Kane as England topped Group L; Panama bow out of the 2026 World Cup.

Croatia come from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 with a late Vlašić strike
Sučić put Croatia ahead, Luckassen levelled for Ghana and Vlašić settled it in the 83rd from a Modrić pass; both sides advance at the 2026 World Cup.

Belgium crush New Zealand 5-1 with a Trossard brace to top the group
A Leandro Trossard brace plus strikes from De Bruyne, Lukaku and Saelemaekers led Belgium, who topped Group G despite Just's goal at the 2026 World Cup.

Egypt draw 1-1 with Iran to seal a place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup
Mohamed Saber put Egypt ahead and Ramin Rezaeian levelled for Iran, a draw that qualifies the Pharaohs and leaves Iran awaiting the best third-placed sides at the 2026 World Cup.

Cabo Verde draw 0-0 with Saudi Arabia and reach the last 16 on their World Cup debut
The goalless draw in Houston is enough for Cabo Verde to seal a historic place in the last 16 on their World Cup debut and knock out Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup.