2026 World Cup Day 13 Preview: Portugal, England, Panama, Colombia Matches
So far, most star players have made their mark in the tournament, except for Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal's recent draw with DR Congo has put them in a tough spot ahead of their clash with Uzbekistan. With Colombia waiting in the final group game, this match feels like a must-win.
Uzbekistan showed resilience in their opener but fell short against Colombia, conceding two late goals to lose 3-1. They seem ready to push hard against Portugal, having nothing to lose.
- Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 1pm EDT; 6pm BST
- Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX, USA
- Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
- Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); ITV 1 (UK)
- Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); ITVx (UK)
Chelsea watch: Pedro Neto assisted Portugal's only goal against DR Congo.
England Looks to Secure Round of 32 Spot Against Ghana
The Three Lions impressed by scoring four times against Croatia, though their first half left room for improvement. Assistant coach Anthony Barry’s halftime comments seemed to spark a turnaround. Ghana eked out a late 1-0 win over Panama in a less thrilling match but will be eager to challenge England.
- Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 4pm EDT; 9pm BST
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA
- Referee: Saíd Martínez (Honduras)
- Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); BBC One (UK)
- Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); BBC iPlayer (UK)
Chelsea interest: Reece James played the full game, switching from right back to midfield after Declan Rice's substitution. Trevoh Chalobah joined the squad after an emergency call-up and is expected to feature soon.
Croatia Takes on Panama After Mixed Performances
Croatia scored two standout goals versus England but lacked the overall presence they had in previous World Cups. Panama struggled to make an impact in their matches so far.
- Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 7pm EDT; 12am BST (next day)
- Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)
- Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); BBC One (UK)
- Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); BBC iPlayer (UK)
No Chelsea players involved.
Colombia Prepares for DR Congo Clash
DR Congo managed a surprising draw against Portugal, giving them a chance to reach the knockout stage if they defeat Uzbekistan next. This game against Colombia is likely to be a tough one for Congo, as Colombia looks strong.
- Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 10pm EDT; 3am BST (next day)
- Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico
- Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
- Broadcast: FOX Sports 1, Telemundo (USA); ITV 1 (UK)
- Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); ITVx (UK)
No Chelsea players involved, but Richard Ríos continues to impress after a season under José Mourinho.
