The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage continued with four matches yesterday. England, Ghana and Colombia all picked up important wins, while Czechia and South Africa shared the points in a hard-fought draw.
England Beat Croatia 4-2 in Group L
England made a strong start to their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia. The Three Lions produced an impressive attacking display to collect all three points and move to the top of Group L.
England vs Croatia Result
England 4-2 Croatia
The win gives England an early advantage in the race for a place in the knockout stage.
Ghana Edge Past Panama with Late Winner
Ghana left it very late to defeat Panama 1-0 in Toronto. The match looked set to end in a draw before a stoppage-time goal secured a dramatic victory for the Black Stars.
Ghana vs Panama Result
Ghana 1-0 Panama
The victory puts Ghana level on points with England in Group L.
Colombia Defeat World Cup Debutants Uzbekistan
Colombia began their World Cup journey with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan. Despite a spirited performance from the debutants, Colombia's quality proved too much in the end.
Uzbekistan vs Colombia Result
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia
The result moves Colombia to the top of Group K after the opening round of matches.
Czechia and South Africa Share the Spoils
The Group A clash between Czechia and South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams earned a point after a closely contested encounter.
Czechia vs South Africa Result
Czechia 1-1 South Africa
FIFA World Cup 2026 Results Yesterday
Match Result
- England vs Croatia England 4-2 Croatia
- Ghana vs Panama Ghana 1-0 Panama
- Uzbekistan vs Colombia Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan
- Czechia vs South Africa 1-1 Draw
England, Ghana and Colombia were the biggest winners yesterday, while Czechia and South Africa settled for a point each.
Updated Group Standings After Yesterday's Matches
Group L- England – 3 points
- Ghana – 3 points
- Panama – 0 points
- Croatia – 0 points
- Colombia – 3 points
- Portugal – 1 point
- DR Congo – 1 point
- Uzbekistan – 0 points
- Mexico – 3 points
- Czechia – 1 point
- South Africa – 1 point
- South Korea – 0 points
| Group A | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| Group B | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
| Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
| Group C | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Group D | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| Group E | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 3 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
| Group F | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
| Group G | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Group H | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Group I | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| Group J | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| Group K | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| Group L | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
