World Cup 2026 Results: June 24

World Cup 2026 Matchday 2 Results - Wednesday June 24

Welcome to our complete FIFA World Cup 2026 matchday recap for Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It was another eventful day of World Cup 2026 action with four matches across Groups K and L. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a stunning hat-trick as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0, while England were held to a surprise 0-0 draw by Ghana.

In this World Cup 2026 results today roundup, we cover all the action from Matchday 2 including Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia and Colombia vs DR Congo. Stay updated with the latest World Cup 2026 standings, top scorers and match highlights from the USA, Canada and Mexico tournament.

Portugal produced a dominant performance to thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K second match. Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show, scoring a stunning hat-trick as A Seleção ran riot. The 41-year-old legend opened the scoring with a clinical penalty before doubling his tally with a powerful header. Bruno Fernandes added a third with a stunning free-kick before Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a clinical finish. Diogo Jota added a fifth late on as Portugal secured a comprehensive victory. Uzbekistan had no answer to Portugal's quality, with the result putting Portugal second in Group K with four points from two matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo - Man of the Match

Portugal #7

Scored a stunning hat-trick including a penalty and header in a masterful performance.

England were held to a surprise 0-0 draw by Ghana in their Group L second match. The Three Lions dominated possession and created numerous chances but couldn't find a way past a resolute Ghana defense. Harry Kane had several opportunities but was denied by some excellent goalkeeping from Lawrence Ati-Zigi. Ghana defended deep and looked dangerous on the counter-attack, with Mohammed Kudus going close on a couple of occasions. The result leaves England with four points from two matches, level on points with Ghana at the top of Group L.

Harry Kane - Key Player

England #9

Worked hard throughout and created several chances despite the goalless draw.

Croatia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their Group L second match. Luka Modrić was the star of the show, scoring the only goal of the game with a stunning free-kick as the Vatreni claimed all three points. The 39-year-old midfield maestro produced another masterful performance, controlling the game from the middle of the park. Panama defended bravely and had their moments on the counter-attack but couldn't find an equalizer. The result puts Croatia third in Group L with three points from two matches, still in contention for qualification.

Luka Modrić - Man of the Match

Croatia #10

Scored the winning goal with a stunning free-kick and controlled the midfield.

Colombia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over DR Congo in their Group K second match. James Rodríguez was the star of the show, scoring the only goal of the game with a stunning strike as Los Cafeteros claimed all three points. The playmaker produced another masterful performance, controlling the game from midfield. DR Congo defended bravely and had their moments on the counter-attack but couldn't find an equalizer. The result puts Colombia top of Group K with six points from two matches, securing their place in the knockout stages.

James Rodríguez - Man of the Match

Colombia #10

Scored the winning goal with a stunning strike and controlled the midfield.

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