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Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England ahead of their group, and Iran were eliminated.
Updated on 28 Jun 2026
Lionel Messi became the first player to score seven goals in a row World Cup match where Argentina continued their winning streak, while England beat Panama 2-0 on Saturday to top their group.
England have drawn up a last-32 clash with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Africans who have completed the first round of the tournament.
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Jude Bellingham is Harry Kane scored the goals in England’s hard-fought victory at New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey, secured first place in Group L and a date with DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.
DR Congo advanced after a 3-1 win Uzbekistan in Atlanta – their first World Cup win – which saw them finish third in Group K as one of the best third-placed teams.
Colombia group K after holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 0-0 draw in Miami. The result means the Portuguese will face Croatia in the last 32 and a potential meeting with European champions Spain in the last 16.
‘We will go up’: England coach Tuchel
England were boosted by a well-prepared Panama team, and looked set to return to their form Lackluster 0-0 with Ghanauntil Bellingham opened the scoring in the 62nd minute before providing an assist to Kane five minutes later.
“This is what we expected: a tough game against a physical opponent,” England manager Thomas Tuchel said.
“They are a difficult team to score against, and we are the only team that created more chances and scored twice,” added Tuchel, before confidently declaring that England will do well in the knock-out period.
“We will go up,” said Germany. “As the game grows, so will we.”
Croatia’s war broke out in Ghana
Croatia, meanwhile, took second place in the group behind England with a 2-1 win over Ghana in Philadelphia. Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scored for Croatia, as Ghana were forced to settle for third.
Croatia’s win extinguished Scotland’s hopes of entering the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, sealing their exit from the competition. Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned immediately.
Friday’s results have already confirmed England, Croatia and Ghana’s place in the fight, and the only problem that can be solved is the qualification system.
Croatia will face Portugal in Toronto on Thursday.
Messi scores off the bench as Argentina’s mainstay
Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina completed their group stage with a 3-1 win over Jordan. Argentina star Messi scored his record-extending 19th World Cup goal after appearing as a second-half substitute in Arlington, Texas.
The Argentine champions, who topped Group J with three wins from three games, will face Cape Verde in the next round after the island nation’s group stage. a very small world to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Austria and Algeria drew 3-3 to finish the group stage, with both entering the round of 32. The draw also confirmed Iran’s elimination, one day later. he was drawn to Egypt in their last game.
The Austrians equalized six minutes into added time through Sasa Kalajdzic to save their World Cup leathers, but the Iranians could no longer be one of the best third-placed teams on their knees.
Austria finished second in Group J and will face Spain in the knockout stages, while Algeria advanced as one of the best teams in third and will face Switzerland.
