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Pressure is mounting on Thomas Tuchel's England. ESPN's Tom Hamilton looks at why Panama is about far more than three points before the knockouts.

Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions.

Cristiano Ronaldo has played every minute of Portugal's group stage campaign at the World Cup, but the refusal to manage his workload may come back to haunt them.

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has defended not resting Cristiano Ronaldo in their final group game against Colombia.

Thomas Tuchel has vowed England will improve in the knockout rounds after topping Group L with a laboured 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

After a dramatic comeback win, Democratic Republic of Congo will meet England in the Round of 32, it has been confirmed.

Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic hailed Luka Modric's performance as "truly fantastic" as the 40-year-old midfielder led his country into the knockout rounds for the third World Cup in a row.

Shearer: England relied on brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in Panama win

Follow along for live updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Jordan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

England earned a 2-0 win over Panama and topped Group L, but only after an almost painful first-half bereft of clear-cut chances.

Scotland player ratings from their dismal 3-0 defeat to Brazil that leaves their qualification hopes hanging in the balance.

Alphonso Davies is available to play on Sunday against South Africa when Canada opens the World Cup's round of 32, coach Jesse Marsch said.

Scotland have been eliminated from the World Cup after failing to progress as one of the best performing third-placed teams.

Jarell Quansah was forced off injured in the second half of England's match against Panama, with Thomas Tuchel facing a potential injury crisis at right-back.

England secured their place in the round of 32 at the World Cup as Group L winners after second half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were enough to get past Panama.

Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in the Three Lions' final group stage game vs. Panama.

Follow along for live updates as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Colombia in the 2026 World Cup.

England play their third and final group match against Panama in New York as they look to guarantee top spot in Group L, and you can follow it live on ESPN.

Ghana go into their final group game against Croatia on Saturday knowing that results elsewhere have already secured them their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2010.

Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday, while Declan Rice has been rested, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester City are monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of a possible move this summer, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN.

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Alessia Russo has said she believes England deserve to win the World Cup and that Thomas Tuchel's squad is stacked enough to go the whole way at the tournament.

Add their own fate at the World Cup to the long list of things Iran can't control. But Team Melli came close vs. Egypt with two moments of late, unscripted drama.

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei lamented both the conditions his team have had to face in this tournament, but also the bad luck they encountered.

The big nations win the World Cup, but the small nations make it. Cape Verde's progress to the knockouts was for everyone.

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has hit back at the "ugly" criticism of his team after Friday's 5-1 victory over New Zealand.