Beijing time (CEST) June 28 will mark the final day of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Six matches across Groups J, K, and L will determine the last set of qualified teams.

Group J: Argentina Secure Top Spot, Algeria Face Austria

Group Standings

The situation in Group J is clear-cut. Argentina have won both opening matches and secured first place. Jordan have suffered two consecutive defeats and are mathematically eliminated. The only intrigue lies between Austria and Algeria, both on 3 points. The winner of their head-to-head clash in the final matchday will advance as group runners-up; a draw would see both teams progress.

Argentina have secured first place in Group J and will be placed in the lower bracket, facing the Group H runner-up Cape Verde in the Round of 32. The Group J runner-up will be in the upper bracket, facing Spain, the Group H winners, in the Round of 32. The third-placed team in Group J (Algeria or Austria) currently has 3 points and faces an uncertain position in third-place comparisons—teams like Bosnia and Herzegovina, with 4 points, have already secured qualification. For Group J's third-placed team to advance, they need not only to earn points but also depend on results in other groups.

Match Information

Match Time: Beijing time (CEST) June 28, 10:00

Match 1: Jordan vs. Argentina

Venue: Dallas Stadium, USA

Referee: István Kovács (Romania)

Match 2: Algeria vs. Austria

Venue: Kansas City Stadium, USA

Referee: Irmatov Ravshan (Uzbekistan)

Path After Group Stage

Group J Winners: Will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32, scheduled for July 4, 6:00

Group J Runners-up: Will face Spain in the Round of 32, scheduled for July 3, 3:00

Group J Third Place: Enter playoff qualification zone

Group K: Colombia and Portugal Secure Qualification, DR Congo Battle Uzbekistan

Group Standings

Colombia have won both matches with 6 points and secured a place in the knockout rounds; Portugal are in second place with 4 points. Although they haven't yet clinched a top-two finish, even if they lose in the final matchday and drop to third place, 4 points is enough to guarantee they'll be among the best third-placed teams and advance; Uzbekistan have lost both matches with 0 points and a goal difference of -7. Theoretically, they still have a slim chance: they would need a large victory over DR Congo to erase their goal difference, but this is nearly impossible. Uzbekistan are essentially eliminated; DR Congo are in third place with 1 point. In the final matchday, only a win against Uzbekistan will give them 4 points and a chance to advance. This is DR Congo's second World Cup appearance; in 1974, they lost all three matches. This tournament, they've scored their first goal and earned their first point, and will fight for their first World Cup victory in the final matchday.

Match Information

Match Time: Beijing time (CEST) June 28, 07:30

Match 1: Colombia vs. Portugal

Venue: Miami Stadium, USA

Referee: Alireza Faghani (Australia)

Match 2: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan

Venue: Atlanta Stadium, USA

Referee: Felix Zwayer (Germany)

Path After Group Stage

Group K Winners: Will face a third-placed team in the Round of 32, scheduled for July 4, 9:30

Group K Runners-up: Will face the Group L runners-up in the Round of 32, scheduled for July 3, 7:00

Group K Third Place: Enter playoff qualification zone

Group L: England and Ghana Advance, Croatia Face Decisive Battle

Group Standings

England and Ghana both have 4 points, occupying first and second place in the group, and have secured qualification. England attacked aggressively in the first half, with Kane scoring twice, but faced Ghana's strong defense in the second half and failed to score despite 19 shots. In the final matchday, a win against Panama will secure first place in the group; Ghana are among the best defensive teams at this World Cup, keeping clean sheets in both opening matches, joining Mexico, Spain, and Argentina as the only four teams to record two clean sheets; Panama have lost both matches with 0 points and are eliminated. More embarrassingly, Panama are the only team in the tournament yet to score a goal; Croatia are in third place with 3 points. For the Vatreni, remaining unbeaten in the final matchday will secure their group progression. However, if they lose, Croatia, with 3 points and negative goal difference, may not qualify among the eight best third-placed teams.

Match Information

Match Time: Beijing time (CEST) June 28, 05:00

Match 1: Panama vs. England

Venue: New York/New Jersey Stadium, USA

Referee: Jassim (Qatar)

Match 2: Croatia vs. Ghana

Venue: Philadelphia Stadium, USA

Referee: Drew Fischer (Canada)

Path After Group Stage

Group L Winners: Will face a third-placed team in the Round of 32, scheduled for July 2, 00:00

Group L Runners-up: Will face the Group K runners-up in the Round of 32, scheduled for July 3, 7:00

Group L Third Place: Enter playoff qualification zone

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