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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23
England, Colombia Chase Round of 32 Spots in 4 World Cup Matchday 2 Games
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23

England, Colombia Chase Round of 32 Spots in 4 World Cup Matchday 2 Games

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 23

Summary

  • Four group-stage matches close World Cup Matchday 2 on Tuesday, with England able to win Group L and Colombia able to clinch a Round of 32 berth.
  • Portugal opens the slate against Uzbekistan under pressure after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, with 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo still seeking his first goal of the tournament.
  • England faces Ghana as a heavy favorite after beating Croatia, while Ghana gets Thomas Partey back and needs more attacking support for Antoine Semenyo.
  • Croatia meets Panama needing at least 4 points from its final two group games to stay on track, before Colombia faces a DR Congo side that has allowed only one game over 2 total goals in its last 9.
  • The four games in Houston, Foxborough, Toronto and Guadalajara finish the second round of group play before the tournament shifts into a busier Wednesday schedule.

Insights

With a knockout spot at stake, can Ghana's defense stop a red-hot Harry Kane and the English attack?
Will Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for a goal derail Portugal's World Cup hopes after a disappointing opening match?
Returning after 52 years, can DR Congo's defensive strategy shock Luis Diaz's high-flying Colombian team?