Lionel Messi's 19th career World Cup goal, a cleverly struck free-kick, extended his lead in the race for the Golden Boot as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1. The strike also marked the 39-year-old's seventh consecutive World Cup game with a goal.
Argentina took the lead through Giovani Lo Celso's free-kick, with Lautaro Martinez adding a penalty. Jordan pulled one back via Musa Al-Taamari before Messi sealed the victory.
In a dramatic Group J finale, Algeria and Austria played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, a result that saw Iran cruelly eliminated from the tournament. Algeria's Riyad Mahrez scored in the 93rd minute to put his side ahead, but Sasa Kalajdzic equalized for Austria with the last action of the match. This result meant that despite their efforts, Iran could not advance.
DR Congo secured their place among the top eight third-placed teams, defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 to set up a knockout tie against England. Yoane Wissa scored twice for DR Congo, marking his nation's first World Cup goals.
Colombia drew 0-0 with Portugal, with a late goal for Colombia disallowed by VAR for offside. This result meant Portugal finished second in Group K, setting them on a potentially more challenging path in the knockout stages.
England topped Group L after a 2-1 victory over Panama. Jude Bellingham scored the opener, and Harry Kane doubled the lead, becoming England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 11th finals goal. England maintained a clean sheet after a disallowed Panama goal.
Croatia secured second place in Group L with a 2-1 win over Ghana. Scotland's hopes of qualification were ended by this result. Croatia's Petar Sucic scored the opener, Derrick Luckassen equalized for Ghana after a VAR review, and Nikola Vlasic netted the late winner for Croatia.
Luka Modric, at 40 years and 291 days old, became the oldest player to record an assist in the World Cup since records began in 1966, setting up Vlasic's winning goal against Ghana.
In other news from the tournament, celebrity guests including David Beckham, Chloe Kelly, and Alessia Russo were in attendance for England's final group stage match. Zlatan Ibrahimović provided a memorable moment during television coverage, humorously taking over hosting duties.
Looking ahead, attention is turning to the knockout stages, with teams beginning to study the bracket. England's potential right-back issues are also a point of concern, with Jarrell Quansah sustaining an ankle injury, adding to Reece James's hamstring problem and Tino Livramento's calf issue.
The first knockout stage match is scheduled between South Africa and Canada. South Africa reached the knockout stages for the first time in their history.