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    Get Involved - Get behind them and enjoy the ride!published at 08:52 BST

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    The negativity of us England fans is the only shocking thing at this World Cup. Top the group, job done, and we all complain! Spain laboured through? Brazil haven’t looked convincing! God forbid we support the boys for once. Get behind them and enjoy the ride. Come on England!

    Rolando

  2. How Group L finishedpublished at 08:47 BST

    Croatia's win against Ghana means they finished runners-up in Group L, with England top of the pile.

    Ghana were already through before that final group-stage match on Saturday, but have progressed as a third-placed side.

    The outcome of all that?

    England will play DR Congo, Croatia will face Portugal, and Ghana will take on Colombia in the last 32.

    Table showing Group L at the 2026 World Cup.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - What next for England and Scotland?published at 08:44 BST

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    We waited 28 years to qualify, however, same old Scotland - we flattered to deceive. Not entirely Steve Clarke's fault - we have to be honest and say we were simply not good enough, just like previous campaigns. As a nation we are known for tartan, bagpipes, haggis and being not that good at football.

    Derek

    I am sorry, but what sort of Scottish FA and national team is it that defines success as qualifying for a major tournament?

    Michael

  4. How Group J finishedpublished at 08:42 BST

    Argentina have won three from three to begin their World Cup defence, while Algeria and Austria have both progressed to the knockout stages as well.

    In the last 32, Argentina have set up a clash with Cape Verde, Algeria face Switzerland and Austria will play Spain.

    Graphic showing Group J at the 2026 World Cup.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 08:40 BST

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    The fact that some teams topping their group get to play 3rd-placed teams whilst others are matched against 2nd-placed teams highlights the absurd nature of the draw manipulation. A farce. I predict Infantino to come up with a 64-team WC with 4th-placed teams going through.

    Alan

  6. How Group K finishedpublished at 08:37 BST

    So Colombia topped the group, with Portugal going through as runners-up.

    As mentioned, DR Congo will face England in the last 32 after confirming their passage into the knockouts with a comeback win against Uzbekistan.

    Colombia will play Ghana and Portugal face Croatia.

    Table showing Group K at the 2026 World Cup.Image source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - What next for England & Scotland?published at 08:34 BST

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    England continue to have an easy ride through the tournament. I would like to see them face tough opponents in the group stage next time, might cure them of being utterly boring.

    Aaron, London

  8. DR Congo come from behind to set up England tiepublished at 08:31 BST

    DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan

    Adam Millington
    BBC Sport journalist

    DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they came from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.

    Eldor Shomurodov capitalised on a defensive mix-up to give Uzbekistan the advantage when he dinked an effort over the goalkeeper, after Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka miscommunicated and took too long to challenge for a loose ball.

    Uzbekistan were on top throughout much of the first half and produced attacking flair as they pressed to extend their lead.

    But it was the African side who came closest to scoring, and had a goal arguably harshly disallowed for a foul in their own half in the build-up before Nathanael Mbuku fizzed an effort inside the near post.

    With progression to the knockouts on the line, DR Congo came out after the break with added energy as they looked for a way to snatch the three points.

    They were handed a lifeline when Newcastle's Yoane Wissa was clumsily tripped inside the box by Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, with Wissa then stroking past the goalkeeper from the penalty spot.

    Fiston Mayele then put DR Congo ahead by prodding past Abduvohid Nematov from close range after he tracked the path of a deflected Meschack Elia shot.

    Wissa then wrapped up victory in style as he arrowed an effort inside the far post from the edge of the box in stoppage time.

    Victory means DR Congo finish third in Group K and will play England in Atlanta on Wednesday (17:00 BST).

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    DR Congo are going throw with second half comeback against Uzbekistan

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    Get Involved - What next for England and Scotland?published at 08:28 BST

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    Thomas Tuchel's decision not to take James Garner over Henderson looks even more stupid now. James Garner, the ultimate utility player. Could have easily slotted in as RB as he has played there for Everton a few times and was always reliable.

    Lee

  10. Stalemate seals top spot for Colombiapublished at 08:24 BST

    Colombia 0-0 Portugal

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport

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    Colombia denied late winner in enthralling draw with Portugal

    Colombia had a late goal controversially ruled out for offside but they still topped Group K at the expense of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Miami.

    The South Americans appeared to have won a thrilling game in the 90th minute when Davinson Sanchez headed home, but he was denied by the verdict of the assistant referee - having been offside by a fraction.

    Replays, broadcast in the stadium to hearty boos, showed the tip of the former Tottenham centre-back's right boot was offside when the cross was delivered for him to head past Diogo Costa.

    While it was offside by the letter of the law and did not affect the group standings, it denied Colombia a win they would have deserved on the balance of play and left a sour taste in the BBC studio.

    "It's onside, I don't care what they're telling me and what information they're giving me, that is onside," former England striker and BBC pundit Wayne Rooney said.

    "That cannot be offside. Imagine that goal was to decide if Colombia were in or out of the next round."

    Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo meanwhile joked in his post-match media conference that he would ask Sanchez to visit a podologist before their next game.

  11. Stoppage-time heartbreak for Iran...againpublished at 08:20 BST

    Algeria 3-3 Austria

    In their final group-stage game against Egypt, Iran thought they had scored to progress to the knockout stages automatically, only for it to be chalked off for offside.

    They then faced a nervy wait to learn their fate on Sunday, and looked set to be going through when Riyad Mahrez scored in the 93rd minute, before a last-gasp equaliser for Austria changed things again. Iran are out of the 2026 World Cup.

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    'Absolute heartache' in injury-time for Iran

  12. Stoppage-time drama in six-goal thrillerpublished at 08:18 BST

    Algeria 3-3 Austria

    Alex Hoad
    BBC Sport

    Riyad Mahrez celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Algeria and Austria produced an incredible finish as both secured the point they needed to reach the World Cup knockout stages - and eliminate Iran.

    Austria - who led twice - were heading out when Riyad Mahrez scored his second of the game to put Algeria 3-2 ahead in the 93rd minute.

    At that stage, Iran were going through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

    But then Sasa Kalajdzic headed a 96th-minute equaliser to secure a point in the Group J meeting that sparked dramatic scenes of celebration among the Austria contingent in Kansas City.

    In snatching that late draw, Austria became the first team to avoid defeat in a World Cup match having fallen behind after the 90-minute mark.

    Iran - who had seen a late winning goal disallowed for offside following a video assistant referee check in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Egypt in Group G - are out despite being unbeaten, having drawn all three of their matches.

    But even though Austria and Algeria went into this match knowing a draw would take them both through, there was no sense of a repeat of the 'Disgrace of Gijon'.

    In that infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, West Germany beat Austria 1-0 in a group match where both teams went through the motions. They had known that scoreline would put them both through at the expense of Algeria.

    But this match was played in the right spirit throughout, with the intensity only dropping off in the final few minutes before two goals in added-time.

  13. Messi sets another record as Argentina beat Jordanpublished at 08:14 BST

    Jordan 1-3 Argentina

    Sam Drury
    BBC Sport

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    Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan

    Lionel Messi came off the bench to score and break yet another record as Argentina maintained their perfect start to the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Jordan in Dallas.

    Having been left on the bench, with Argentina having already won Group J, Messi was brought on in the 60th minute to the loudest cheer of the night.

    That was until he curled a low free-kick around the wall to extend Argentina's lead with 10 minutes to go.

    The goal was Messi's sixth of the tournament already - putting him two clear of his nearest challengers in the race for the golden boot - and a record-extending 19th World Cup goal.

    It also meant the former Barcelona forward became the first man to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.

    Earlier, former Tottenham midfielder Giovani lo Celso had opened the scoring for a much-changed Argentina team as he whipped a superb free-kick into the top corner.

    Striker Lautaro Martinez doubled the lead with an emphatic penalty thumped into the bottom corner, after the referee had been sent to the monitor to see Marcos Senesi had been inadvertently kicked in the head as he dived to head the ball at goal.

    While Argentina were in control, Jordan continued to fight and halved the deficit with a brilliantly worked goal 10 minutes into the second half.

    Having started the move, substitute Mousa Al Tamari was there to convert Ehsan Haddad's excellent ball across the face of goal.

    The stadium erupted a couple of minutes later when Messi was introduced for the last half hour.

    There was a buzz of excitement every time he got on the ball in the final third and he gave the fans at Dallas Stadium the moment they so craved with another record-breaking goal.

  14. Postpublished at 08:12 BST

    While you ponder on those defenders, we are going to quickly bring you the latest news from the two other groups that were played to a conclusion overnight.

    After that, we will return to discuss what comes next for both England and Scotland...

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    Get Involved - Which England defenders would you have picked?published at 08:10 BST

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    Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

    Imagine you were the England manager and had the chance to go back in time and completely rethink your selection of defenders.

    Which defenders would you have picked in the squad and why?

    Here are the current defenders at Thomas Tuchel's disposal as a guide:

    Reece James (Chelsea), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)

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  16. England's defensive worries continuepublished at 08:05 BST

    Panama 0-2 England

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at New York New Jersey Stadium

    England may have secured the victory that put them top of their group, but this was not a win without concerns for head coach Thomas Tuchel.

    Panama are ranked 42nd in the world and were already out of the tournament, but they gave England's uncertain defence far too much trouble for Tuchel's comfort as they registered 13 shots.

    England simply cannot afford to be as open against sides of greater quality or the punishment will be heavy, perhaps terminal in the World Cup context.

    And Tuchel will hope Quansah's injury does not prove to be serious and further expose his defensive resources at right-back, with Reece James struggling with a hamstring problem - an injury that has plagued the Chelsea defender in the past.

    Jarrell QuansahImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involved - What next for England and Scotland?published at 08:01 BST

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    Is it just me, or is leaving Foden out against a team defending in a low block a shocking decision? I'm also struggling to understand the thinking behind the right-back selection. Hopefully it doesn't come back to bite us.

    Will

    England through but still work to be done. Defence needs tightening up 100%. Love O'Reilly but also Pickford makes me nervous. Leaves it too late when kicking the ball, messing around too much with ball. We've sorted final third but definitely need defence sorted asap. Should've taken Maguire.

    Tracey

  18. Quansah knock further adds to right-back issuepublished at 07:57 BST

    Panama 0-2 England

    Jarell Quansah of England is treated for an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and England at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Image source, Getty Images

    Jarrell Quansah was the starting right-back for England against Panama, after Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions would '"find solutions" to replace Reece James, who is out until the round of 32 at the earliest with a hamstring injury.

    The right-back role has become something of a poisoned chalice this tournament, with the player Tuchel originally called up as a back-up to James, Tino Livramento, being forced to miss the tournament through injury.

    Quansah, who played regularly in a back three for Bayer Leverkusen last season and is more naturally suited to a centre-back role, took a knock in the second half of Saturday's match when he collided with an opponent, and Tuchel had to substitute him.

    That leaves Djed Spence as England's only natural right-back going into the knockout stages, while Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa - who has started every match so far at centre-back - has also been mentioned as a player who could fill the right-back void.

  19. Postpublished at 07:54 BST

    We will return to the Scotland manager situation in a moment.

    You would expect the England team and their supporters to be in an all together more positive frame of mind this morning than their Scottish counterparts.

    But stuttering form in the group stages and another injury at the right-back position has provided a problem after they confirmed their place in the knockout stages as Group L winners following a 2-0 win over Panama...

  20. 'We must not lose sight of the undeniable progress' - Scottish FA chief executivepublished at 07:50 BST

    Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Sport Scotland at Miami Stadium

    Steve Clarke became Scotland head coach seven years ago, with the country having not reached a major finals since the World Cup in 1998.

    Under his stewardship, the Scots reached two European Championships before making it to this summer's World Cup.

    However, despite that qualification success, Scotland underwhelmed in all three tournaments, with the win against Haiti earlier this month the only victory across the finals.

    Scotland went into Wednesday's game against Brazil well placed to be one of the best third-placed teams in the competition, only for defensive mistakes to undermine that bid.

    "While we are all disappointed to have exited the World Cup at the group stage, we must not lose sight of the undeniable progress made during Steve's seven years in charge," said Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.

    "From starting as a pot four team in 2019 to topping our World Cup qualifying group, he has more than delivered on the remit to take Scotland back to a major tournament.

    "We thank Steve for his record-breaking contribution and know that when the disappointment of World Cup elimination subsides, the Scotland supporters will be thankful for the memories of marching with pride at major tournaments once again."

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