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Four matches on Tuesday will shape Groups K and L of the 2026 World Cup, with Portugal, England, Colombia, and others fighting for knockout spots.
After a disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Portugal faces Uzbekistan in Houston. Coach Roberto Martínez said the team is "even more united" despite the pressure Source: AP News. Uzbekistan lost its opener to Colombia, and a defeat would likely end its hopes. England, led by Harry Kane, takes on Ghana in a battle of group leaders after both won their first matches Source: ABC. Kane already has 10 World Cup goals, tying Gary Lineker's English record Source: AP News.
Panama and Croatia both lost their openers and now face each other in a must-win game. Croatia finished third in 2022 but is in danger after a 4-2 loss to England Source: AP News. Panama, still seeking its first World Cup win, will be without injured midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla Source: El Colombiano.
Colombia, leading Group K after a win over Uzbekistan, can clinch a spot in the round of 32 by beating DR Congo. The Congolese, however, are buoyed by their draw with Portugal and have hopes of advancing Source: Los Angeles Times.
All matches are available on Fox/Telemundo in the U.S., with specific local broadcasters in each country Source: Infobae, El Nacional.
““We are playing a World Cup so of course we have a lot of noise and tension but it’s part of the game,” Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said. “The focus is on the team and we want to show a positive attitude. We are very much focused. We are strong. The team is even more united than before.””
“Se enfrentan las dos selecciones del grupo L que vencieron en la primera jornada. Inglaterra derrotó a Croacia por 4-2, con doblete de Harry Kane, mientras que Ghana se impuso a Panamá para encarrilar su billete a los dieciseisavos.”
“Harry Kane scored two goals in England’s opening 4-2 win over Croatia, giving him 10 in World Cup play to match Gary Lineker’s English record.”
“Los panameños no podrán contar con su figura, Adalberto Carrasquilla, quien recayó de la lesión muscular que ya le impidió debutar en la primera fecha ante Ghana, así lo anunció el seleccionador canalero, el hispano-danés Thomas Christiansen.”
England and Ghana clash in World Cup Group L showdown