World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket, Schedule, Odds and Predictions After Group Stage

We now have 29 of the 32 berths in the knockout phase secured at the men's World Cup, with Saturday officially closing out what has been a fantastic Group Stage at this year's tournament.

Below, we'll break down the day's scores, updated tables and top highlights as we bid adieu to the Group Stage.

Schedule and Results

England 2, Panama 0

Croatia 2, Ghana 1

Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m. ET

DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m. ET

Algeria vs. Austria, 10 p.m. ET

Jordan vs. Argentina, 10 p.m. ET

Tables

Group J

Team	Games	Points	Goal Differential
1. Argentina*	2	6	5
2. Austria	2	3	0
3. Algeria	2	3	-2
4. Jordan	2	0	-3

Group K

Team	Games	Points	Goal Differential
1. Colombia*	2	6	3
2. Portugal*	2	5	5
3. DR Congo	2	1	-1
4. Uzbekistan	2	0	-7

Group L

Team	Games	Points	Goal Differential
1. England*	3	7	+4
2. Croatia*	3	6	0
3. Ghana*	3	4	0
4. Panama	3	0	-4

*clinched berth in knockout phase

Recaps

England Secure Top Spot in Group L

For 45 minutes, it looked as though England might give away the top spot in Group L, with Panama bogging them down.

But second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane ensured that England didn't falter in a 2-0 victory over Panama.

England's opponent for the Round of 32 is yet to be decided, though either Senegal or DR Congo are the two most likely candidates, depending on the remainder of Saturday's games.

Croatia Top Ghana to Take Second Spot in Group L

Both Croatia and Ghana were gunning for at least the No. 2 spot in Group L on Saturday, and perhaps the top spot depending on England's result. Ultimately, Croatia prevailed.

Goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic gave Croatia a 2-1 victory on Saturday, setting up a Round of 32 matchup against the Group K runner-up (either Colombia or Portugal).

Derrick Luckassen's goal in the 73rd minute pulled Ghana even, but Vlasic answered back in the 83rd minute to put Croatia ahead for good.

Ghana will now face the Group K winner in the Round of 32, either Colombia or Portugal.