The group stage reaches its dramatic conclusion Saturday with six matches across Groups J, K and L, and while several nations have already punched their tickets to the knockout rounds, plenty remains on the line.
Group titles are still up for grabs, third-place qualification remains fluid, and a handful of teams are simply fighting to keep their World Cup dreams alive. By the end of the night, the entire Round of 32 bracket will be set.
Panama vs. England
Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Tubi (with provider authentication where applicable)
Radio: FIFA World Cup Live Radio, SiriusXM FC
Tickets: FIFA.com/tickets
Favorite: England
England enters as the overwhelming favorite despite already securing advancement. The Three Lions can still finish atop Group L with a victory, while Panama has already been eliminated and will simply look to end its tournament on a positive note.
Croatia vs. Ghana
Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo
Radio: FIFA World Cup Live Radio
Tickets: FIFA.com/tickets
Favorite: Croatia
This is one of the day’s biggest matches.
Ghana has already qualified but can still win the group. Croatia, meanwhile, is fighting to guarantee its place in the Round of 32 and could also advance as one of the tournament’s best third-place teams depending on other results. Expect plenty of scoreboard watching.
Colombia vs. Portugal
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo
Radio: FIFA World Cup Live Radio
Tickets: FIFA.com/tickets
Favorite: Portugal
Arguably the match of the day.
Both nations have already advanced, but first place in Group K remains available. Colombia needs only a draw to finish atop the group, while Portugal must win to leapfrog Los Cafeteros. Don’t expect either side to treat this like a dead rubber.
DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo
Radio: FIFA World Cup Live Radio
Tickets: FIFA.com/tickets
Favorite: DR Congo
This one is simple: survive and advance.
DR Congo controls its own destiny with a victory, while Uzbekistan needs a miracle combination of a win and favorable tiebreakers to extend its stay in North America. Every attack could carry knockout-stage implications.
Algeria vs. Austria
Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo
Radio: FIFA World Cup Live Radio
Tickets: FIFA.com/tickets
Favorite: Austria
Neither side can afford to coast.
Both Algeria and Austria enter with qualification on the line in one of the evening’s most consequential contests. A victory likely sends the winner through, while even a draw could become enough depending on results elsewhere and the race among third-place teams.
Jordan vs. Argentina
Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo
Radio: FIFA World Cup Live Radio
Tickets: FIFA.com/tickets
Favorite: Argentina
The defending world champions have already wrapped up first place in Group J, but don’t expect Argentina to take the night completely off. Lionel Messi and company will look to carry momentum into the knockout rounds, while Jordan hopes to bow out with a memorable result against one of football’s giants.
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