The second day of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues this Tuesday, June 23, with four matches marked by the presence of some of the main stars of the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić and Jude Bellingham lead a date that can begin to define the classification panorama in groups K and L.
The main focus is in Houston, where Portugal faces Uzbekistan with the need to get its first victory after the draw on the opening day. Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in his sixth World Cup and continues to be the great reference for the Portuguese team, which aspires to assume the leadership of Group K.
At 41 years old, the Portuguese striker remains one of the most watched figures in the tournament and is supported by a midfield led by Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.
Bellingham leads England’s aspirations
At the Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, England faces Ghana in an important duel for Group L aspirations.
Those led by Thomas Tuchel seek to get closer to the round of 16 with Harry Kane as the main offensive reference and with Jude Bellingham as one of the team’s most influential footballers. The English midfielder has established himself as one of the most outstanding young figures in the World Cup thanks to his ability to generate play and appear in decisive moments.
Ghana is trying to score points that will allow it to stay in the fight for qualification.
Modrić reaches 200 appearances for Croatia
The day will also have a special meaning for Luka Modrić. The Croatian captain plays his 200th game with the senior team when Croatia faces Panama in Toronto.
At 40 years old, the midfielder continues to be the football leader of his country and will seek to guide Croatia to a victory that keeps their options open to advance to the next round.
The figure places him among the players with the most international appearances in the history of football and reinforces a career that includes five World Cup appearances and one World Cup final.
Colombia closes the activity
The last match of the day faces Colombia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara.
The Colombians are trying to consolidate their good start in Group K, while the African team seeks to score its first points in the competition.
June 23 matches
- Portugal vs. Uzbekistan — 11:00 a.m.
- England vs. Ghana— 2:00 p.m.
- Panama vs. Croatia — 5:00 p.m.
- Colombia vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo — 8:00 p.m.
Guatemala schedules.
Between the experience of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić, and the present of Jude Bellingham, the day of June 23 brings together generations of footballers who continue to set the course for the 2026 World Cup.