FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday? Check match results and updated points table

England and Ghana kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories in Group L. England triumphed 4-2 over Croatia in a thrilling encounter, with Harry Kane scoring twice. Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 win against Panama thanks to a lat...

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England's Elliot Anderson (8) tries to get the ball past Croatia's Luka Modric (10) and Croatia's Petar Musa (26) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered two exciting Group L fixtures on Wednesday, with England and Ghana securing crucial victories to kick off their campaigns on a winning note. While England defeated Croatia in a six-goal thriller, Ghana needed a stoppage-time strike to edge past Panama.


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Ghana Beat Panama 1-0 in Dramatic Fashion

Ghana began their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama, courtesy of a late winner from Caleb Yirenkyi.

The Group L encounter appeared destined for a goalless draw as both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances. Ghana controlled possession for large periods but found it difficult to break down Panama's disciplined defence. Panama, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the counter-attack and tested Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi on several occasions.

Just when both sides seemed set to share the points, Yirenkyi found the breakthrough deep into stoppage time, handing the Black Stars all three points and a perfect start to their World Cup campaign.

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The victory places Ghana second in Group L, level on points with England but behind on goal difference. Panama are third, while Croatia sit at the bottom after their defeat to England.

England Outclass Croatia 4-2 in Tournament Thriller

Earlier in the day, England produced an impressive attacking display to defeat Croatia 4-2 in one of the most entertaining matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far.

England captain Harry Kane led from the front with two first-half goals. The striker converted a retaken penalty in the 12th minute before adding a second goal in the 42nd minute to keep England ahead.

Croatia responded strongly on both occasions. Martin Baturina equalised after Kane's opening goal, while Petar Musa restored parity once again after Kane's second strike.

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However, England took control after the break. Jude Bellingham continued his fine form with a second-half goal, and substitute Marcus Rashford added another to seal a convincing 4-2 victory.

The result gives England an early advantage in Group L and places them at the top of the standings on goal difference.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Results (Yesterday)

  • England 4-2 Croatia
  • Ghana 1-0 Panama

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table

Group A

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Mexico110020+23
2South Korea110021+13
3Czechia100112-10
4South Africa100102-20

Group B

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Switzerland10101101
2Canada10101101
3Qatar10101101
4Bosnia and Herzegovina10101101

Group C

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Scotland110010+13
2Morocco10101101
3Brazil10101101
4Haiti100101-10

Group D

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1USA110041+33
2Australia110020+23
3Türkiye100102-20
4Paraguay100114-30

Group E

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Germany110071+63
2Ivory Coast110010+13
3Ecuador100101-10
4Curaçao100117-60

Group F

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Sweden110051+43
2Japan10102201
3Netherlands10102201
4Tunisia100115-40

Group G

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1New Zealand10102201
2Iran10102201
3Belgium10101101
4Egypt10101101

Group H

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Uruguay10101101
2Saudi Arabia10101101
3Spain10100001
4Cabo Verde10100001

Group I

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Norway110041+33
2France110031+23
3Senegal100113-20
4Iraq100114-30

Group J

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Argentina110030+33
2Austria110031+23
3Jordan100113-20
4Algeria100103-30

Group K

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1DR Congo10101101
2Portugal10101101
3Uzbekistan10100001
4Colombia10100001

Group L

PositionTeamMPWDLGFGAGDPts
1England110042+23
2Ghana110010+13
3Panama100101-10
4Croatia100124-20
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