World Cup 2026 Daily Guide 6/27/26: Groups J, K, L finalize group play

The World Cup 2026 Group Stage wraps up for good with Groups J, K, and L on display. That means tournament-leading goal-scorer Lionel Messi takes the pitch, as does the now-un-cursed Harry Kane and the recently unleashed Cristiano Ronaldo. Once these six games are done on Saturday, we officially move on to the Knockout Stage and the final 32 matches of this North American World Cup.

Here is your World Cup 2026 Daily Guide: What to watch for on 6/27/26.

World Cup matches on 6/27/26

Croatia vs. Ghana — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 5 pm ET (FS1, Telemundo)

Odds: Croatia -130, Draw +240, Ghana +450

Panama vs. England — New York/New Jersey — 5 pm ET (FOX, Telemundo)

Odds: Panama +1500, Draw +750, England -650

Colombia vs. Portugal — Miami, Florida — 7:30 pm ET (FOX, Telemundo)

Odds: Colombia +310, Draw +275, Portugal -115

DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan — Atlanta, Georgia — 7:30 pm ET (FS1, Telemundo)

Odds: DR Congo -125, Draw +300, Uzbekistan +330

Algeria vs. Austria — Kansas City, Missouri — 10 pm ET (FS1, Telemundo)

Odds: Algeria +300, Draw +120, Austria +190

Jordan vs. Argentina — Dallas, Texas — 10 pm ET (FOX, Telemundo)

Odds: Jordan +1400, Draw +650, Argentina -550

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Who will come out in second in Group J?

We know that Lionel Messi and Argentina are coming out of Group J as the first-place squad. What we don;t know is if Austria can muster the strength to take a point or three off of the defending champions. If not, they are likely going home as Algeria should beat Jordan to move into second.

Austria has to hope that Lionel Scolari rests his starters, especially Messi, for their potential date with Cabo Verde in the Round of 32. Whether it is Austria or Algeria, though, they may only have one game left in them as their most likely Round of 32 opponent is Spain.

Portugal and Colombia in massive Group K clash

Colombia and Portugal are both likely through to the Knockout stage, and Colombia might rest their starters here, as they are 100% moving on. If they do lay, though, this will be an incredible test of two teams that have a real chance to win it all, and two teams that have grown and improved over the course of their first two matches.

Additionally, if Cristiano Ronaldo plays, it is just another entry in the saga that is the superstar’s 2026 World Cup. And what may be even more fascinating is if he doesn’t play, and Portugal looks better heading into the next rounds.

Can England rebound to take Group L?

England did not look good last time out as Ghana ground them into submission. Now, they face the worst team in the group in Panama, but the Central American squad is no pushover. They are equally as tough defensively as Ghana was, so Thomas Tuchel will have to figure out a way to create chances when the other side is parking the bus.

Ghana vs. Croatia will be incredibly fun with serious stakes. A win or draw will likely see both go through, but if Ghana wins, Croatia is probably out of the 2026 World Cup.

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