Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup goalscorer but it was Jude Bellingham who inspired Thomas Tuchel's side to top spot in Group L as he grabbed a goal and an assist to secure a 2-0 victory over Panama.
France outshone already-qualified Norway 4-1 to seal top spot in World Cup Group I thanks to Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick on Friday, while Senegal boosted their outside hopes of also reaching the first knock-out round.
World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to extend their fairytale journey.
Uruguay have been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the group stage after Alex Baena's late first-half goal secured top spot in Group H for Spain.
The Black Stars touched down in Philadelphia ahead of Saturday’s decisive FIFA World Cup Group L match against Croatia, with qualification for the Round of 32 on the line.
Ecuador reached the World Cup knockout stage in dramatic fashion as they came from behind to beat Germany in New Jersey and set up a potential meeting with England.
Brazil sealed top spot in Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland, thanks to a Vinicius Junior brace and a second-half strike from Matheus Cunha.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red card in Tuesday's goalless World Cup stalemate.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel claimed England's thrilling opening World Cup win against Croatia would have excited "fans in pubs". The dismal follow-up against Ghana would have sobered them up instantly.
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed.
Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says.
Ghana's Black Stars produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold England to a goalless draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday in Boston.
Cristiano Ronaldo broke two records as Portugal picked up their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Uzbekistan 4-0 at Houston Stadium to go top of Group K for the time being.
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has vowed that today’s World Cup clash with England at Boston Stadium will deliver for fans worldwide, saying it is the Black Stars’ duty and obligation on behalf of Ghana to create entertainment.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says he’s focused on easing pressure on the squad and ensuring Ghana leave no regrets when they face England in Tuesday’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
