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2026 World Cup Day 13 Preview: Portugal, England, Panama, Colombia Matches

The spotlight has shined on many stars at this World Cup, except Cristiano Ronaldo, whose impact has been surprisingly muted. Portugal's recent draw with DR Congo raised doubts about how far they can go without strong performances from the rest of the squad. With Colombia looming in the final group match, a win here feels urgent.

Uzbekistan showed grit in their opening game but fell to Colombia after conceding twice late in the match, finishing 3-1. They carry little to lose and will likely push hard against Portugal.

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 1pm EDT / 6pm BST
  • Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX, USA
  • Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
  • Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); ITV 1 (UK)
  • Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); ITVx (UK)
  • Chelsea Interest: Pedro Neto assisted Portugal's only goal against DR Congo.

England vs. Ghana

England impressed with a four-goal display versus Croatia, though their first half lacked sharpness. Assistant coach Anthony Barry, formerly of Chelsea, candidly pointed out room for improvement during halftime, a message that seemed to resonate with the players.

Ghana managed a late 1-0 win over Panama in a match many found dull. Both teams know the winner today secures a spot in the knockout stages.

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 4pm EDT / 9pm BST
  • Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA
  • Referee: Saíd Martínez (Honduras)
  • Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); BBC One (UK)
  • Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); BBC iPlayer (UK)
  • Chelsea Interest: Reece James played full match, switching from right back to midfield. Trevoh Chalobah, recently called up, is expected to feature.

Panama vs. Croatia

Croatia netted two quality goals against England but overall lacked the dominance seen in previous World Cups. Panama struggled to create anything notable.

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 7pm EDT / Midnight BST (next day)
  • Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
  • Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)
  • Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); BBC One (UK)
  • Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); BBC iPlayer (UK)
  • Chelsea Interest: None

Colombia vs. DR Congo

DR Congo secured an unexpected draw against Portugal, putting them in a decent position to reach the knockout rounds if they can defeat Uzbekistan next. This match offers them a chance to play freely, while Colombia is expected to handle the game with ease.

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 10pm EDT / 3am BST (next day)
  • Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
  • Broadcast: FOX Sports 1, Telemundo (USA); ITV 1 (UK)
  • Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); ITVx (UK)
  • Chelsea Interest: None, but Richard Ríos has gained attention after a season under José Mourinho.

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