The 2026 World Cup group stage ended on June 27. The final matches in Groups J, K and L completed the Round of 32 field, with Algeria's 3-3 draw against Austria becoming the decisive result of the day.
Group L: England First, Croatia Second, Ghana Through
England beat Panama 2-0 and finished top of Group L with seven points. Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 to take second place after recovering from an opening loss.
Ghana still advanced with four points as a third-place team. Panama exited after three defeats.
Group K: Colombia First, Portugal Second, DR Congo Advances
Colombia drew 0-0 with Portugal and finished first in Group K with seven points. Portugal moved through in second with five points.
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and advanced as a third-place team on four points. Uzbekistan left the tournament after three losses.
Group J: Argentina Perfect, Algeria and Austria Both Advance
Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage. Algeria and Austria drew 3-3, leaving both teams on four points.
That draw sent Austria through in second place and Algeria through via the third-place table. Iran was the final side eliminated by the comparison.
Sources: SBNation World Cup schedule and scores, SBNation Round of 32 field