England and Portugal target top positions as World Cup group stages finish

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England’s German head coach Thomas Tuchel (C,L) celebrates with England’s forward #09 Harry Kane (R) at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group L match between England and Croatia at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)

As the World Cup group stages conclude on Saturday, England and Portugal will seek to finish strongly, with the remaining knockout‑round spots still available.

Both nations have shown inconsistency in the opening rounds, alternating between laboured performances and moments of genuine quality.

England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, will face Panama

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