World Cup Day 17 Must-Watch: Harry Kane aims for England goalscoring record; Ronaldo, Portugal are looking for the Group L title

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World Cup Day 17 Must-Watch: Harry Kane aims for England goalscoring record; Ronaldo, Portugal are looking for the Group L title

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup ends on Saturday with Group J, K and L being played.

This is the last day before the playoffs start and there is still a lot to be decided. The round of 32 bracket is almost complete and with three teams remaining, we will get answers and matchups by the end of the day.

Here’s what you need to know about Day 17 of the World Cup.

Saturday, June 27 | 5pm ET | East Rutherford, NJ | TV: Fox

Possible: Panama (+1600), England (-650), Tie (+650)

Harry Kane gets another chance to break Gary Lineker’s record for most goals in the World Cup in England as the Three Lions can win the group with a win and a loss against Ghana against Croatia, or a win and a better goal difference than the Black Stars.

After reaching the quarterfinals in 2022 and the semifinals in 2018, Thomas Tuchel’s side will be hoping to rekindle the momentum after a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Matchday 2.

Croatia vs. Ghana

Saturday, June 27 | 5pm ET | Philadelphia | TV: FS1

Possible: Croatia (-130), Ghana (+470), Tie (+220)

If England fails to win against Panama, the winner of this game will decide who will win Group L. Ghana has many ways to win the group or finish second. Luka Modrić and Croatia will retain first or second place with a win. Whether they take this team or finish second depends on how England fares.

Panama, already eliminated and looking to play spoiler, will try to win the World Cup for the first time in their second appearance in the tournament.

Saturday, June 27 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Miami | TV: Fox

Possible: Colombia (+320), Portugal (-120), Tie (+270)

A trip to Kansas City in the Round of 32 is up for grabs as the top two teams in Group K meet. Colombia needs a win or draw to secure first place. Portugal need a win to take the group, although they bounce back to finish second with a draw or defeat and Uzbekistan beat DR Congo.

Portugal have only failed to get out of this group once in Cristiano Ronaldo’s career (2014).

DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan

Saturday, June 27 | 7:30 p.m. ET | Atlanta | TV: FS1

Possible: DR Congo (-140), Uzbekistan (+350), Tie (+300)

DR Congo and Uzbekistan are still alive, but both need to win their meeting and find help elsewhere. DR Congo need to win, Portugal lose and eventually beat Portugal on goal difference to win the knockout round. A win for Uzbekistan will put them in third place, but they will need more wins on goal difference.

Saturday, June 27 | 10 p.m. ET | Dallas | TV: Fox

Possible: Jordan (+1500), Argentina (-600), Tie (+650)

Lionel Messi and company advanced to the Round of 32 and Jordan was eliminated after two games. Argentina have already won the group, which means Lionel Scaloni could make a number of changes to his squad ahead of next week’s play-off in Miami. Will he rest Messi or give him minutes as he pursues the Golden Boot award at the tournament as top scorer?

Saturday, June 27 | Time pm ET | Kansas City, Mo. | TV: FS1

Possible: Austria (+190), Algeria (+300), Tie (+120)

Algeria and Austria will face each other for second place in Group J. The winner will advance, and the draw could leave both teams waiting to see where they stand among the third-placed players. The “Disgrace of Gijon” has been the headline in the last few days leading up to this match as any team that finishes in second place could see Spain in the Round of 32. The third place team, if they end up going through, could face England, Egypt, Colombia, or possibly Portugal.

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