June 23 completed the second round of matches in Groups K and L. Portugal rediscovered their attack, Colombia sealed a place in the knockout rounds, and England were frustrated by Ghana.
Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan — Group K, Houston
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice as his team responded to their opening draw. Nuno Mendes, an own goal and Rafael Leao added to the margin.
England 0-0 Ghana — Group L, Foxborough
England created sustained pressure but could not break through a disciplined Ghana side. The draw leaves England on four points, with better finishing needed in the final group match.
Croatia 1-0 Panama — Group L, Toronto
Croatia kept their campaign alive with a 1-0 win over Panama. Ante Budimir scored the decisive second-half goal, while Panama was eliminated after back-to-back defeats.
Colombia 1-0 DR Congo — Group K, Guadalajara
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 through Daniel Munoz's 76th-minute goal, booking an early place in the Round of 32. DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made several saves before the breakthrough.
Sources: FIFA Matchday 13 Round-up, Al Jazeera Colombia report