The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax on Saturday, with six teams vying for qualification to the knockout rounds across Groups J, K, and L. All six matches will be broadcast on FOX and FS1 and streamed live on FOX One.
In Group L, England faces Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium. With four points from their first two matches, England can secure the group title with a win, provided Ghana does not defeat Croatia. If Ghana also wins, the group winner will be determined by goal differential, with England currently holding a slight advantage.
Panama has been eliminated from contention and will play their final tournament match against England. Croatia and Ghana will compete for automatic qualification to the round of 32 in Philadelphia. The winner of this match will guarantee at least a second-place finish, while a draw would see Ghana advance.
Group K features a highly anticipated matchup between Colombia and Portugal in Miami. Colombia has already secured a spot in the next round and can win the group with a draw. Portugal, having built a strong goal differential after a decisive win, is also poised for advancement, with a point clinching a knockout stage appearance and a victory securing the group title.
In Group J, Lionel Messi's Argentina, having already clinched the group title, faces Jordan in Dallas. Argentina has won both of its previous matches without conceding a goal, with Messi scoring all five of the team's goals and becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Jordan has been eliminated from the competition. Argentina's coach may opt to rest key players, including Messi, ahead of the knockout stages.
Also in Group J, Austria and Algeria will play for second place and an automatic spot in the round of 32. Both teams have defeated Jordan and lost to Argentina. Austria holds an advantage in goal differential and would secure second place with a draw. However, some analysts suggest that finishing second in this group could lead to a difficult tie against a favored opponent in the next round, potentially making third place a more advantageous outcome.
DR Congo and Uzbekistan will meet in Atlanta, both seeking their first World Cup victories. While neither team is mathematically eliminated, their paths to advancement are narrow, likely requiring a win and favorable results in other matches. DR Congo, with one point and a slim goal differential, has a slightly better chance to advance as one of the best third-place teams.
All World Cup matches are available on FOX and FS1, with comprehensive streaming coverage on FOX One.