The World Cup June 28 results reshaped several Round of 32 scenarios as the group stage moved through its final pressure points. Six matches were played across Groups J, K and L on the Korean-time June 28 schedule.
England beat Panama 2-0, Argentina closed with a 3-1 win over Jordan, and Colombia versus Portugal ended in a tense 0-0 draw. Croatia, DR Congo and the Algeria-Austria thriller also became important results for the final group table and third-place comparisons.
The match dates below are organized by Korea time on June 28, 2026. Some fixtures may appear as June 27 in local North American time.
World Cup June 28 results at a glance
| Group | Match | Result | Main issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | Panama vs England | 0-2 | England won without conceding |
| L | Croatia vs Ghana | 2-1 | Croatia stayed alive in the upper-table race |
| K | Colombia vs Portugal | 0-0 | A tight draw between two leading sides |
| K | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 3-1 | DR Congo came from behind to protect knockout hopes |
| J | Jordan vs Argentina | 1-3 | Argentina finished strongly, with Messi involved |
| J | Algeria vs Austria | 3-3 | A dramatic six-goal draw changed the final calculations |
Panama 0-2 England: Bellingham and Kane settle the match
England handled its final group match with control. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring and Harry Kane added another goal, giving England a clean 2-0 win over Panama. The result mattered not only for points, but also for rhythm before the knockout stage.
Panama tried to stay compact, but England’s midfield pressure and finishing quality were enough to separate the teams. For England, the clean sheet was almost as important as the scoreline because it showed defensive stability before the Round of 32.
Croatia 2-1 Ghana: experience made the difference
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in a match that carried real table pressure. Petar Sucic gave Croatia the early advantage, Ghana answered through Derrick Luckassen, and Nikola Vlasic produced the decisive goal. Luka Modric’s influence also remained visible in Croatia’s control of the match tempo.
Ghana lost, but the match still kept the third-place conversation alive. Croatia’s edge came from game management: they did not dominate every moment, but they protected the key phases and finished the chance that mattered.
Colombia 0-0 Portugal: a high-level draw with one late scare
Colombia and Portugal produced a 0-0 draw that was more tactical than explosive. Both sides protected their defensive shape, and neither attack could turn possession into a decisive goal. Colombia thought it had found a late winner through Davinson Sanchez, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
The draw kept both sides in the upper part of Group K, but it also showed what each team must improve before the knockout matches: Portugal needs sharper final-third execution, while Colombia must turn pressure into clearer chances.
DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan: a comeback with survival value
Uzbekistan struck first, but DR Congo responded with the more complete second half. Yoane Wissa scored twice and became the central figure in a 3-1 win that carried major Round of 32 implications. The result pushed DR Congo back into the survival conversation.
This was one of the day’s most important momentum swings. In a 48-team World Cup, third-place comparisons are sensitive to goal difference, so a two-goal victory can change the entire outlook.
Jordan 1-3 Argentina: Argentina closed the group with authority
Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 and avoided a messy final-day scenario. Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi were all involved in the scoring story, with Messi’s free-kick standing out as the headline moment.
Jordan still competed, but Argentina’s quality in transition and set pieces created the gap. The win gave Argentina a stronger platform for the knockout stage and confirmed that its attack still has multiple routes to goals.
Algeria 3-3 Austria: the most dramatic match of the day
Algeria and Austria produced a 3-3 draw that changed the mood of Group J until the final whistle. The match swung back and forth, and the late equalizer made goal difference and final placement even more important.
This was the day’s clearest reminder that the expanded tournament format rewards resilience. A single late goal can influence third-place ranking, knockout seeding and the emotional direction of a team.
Main issues from the June 28 schedule
Both teams won by two goals and entered the knockout conversation with positive momentum.
The scoreless draw did not answer every attacking question, but it kept both teams in strong table positions.
Those victories mattered because the final group table and third-place rankings can be decided by thin margins.
FAQ about the World Cup June 28 results
Q. What were the World Cup results on June 28?
Panama 0-2 England, Croatia 2-1 Ghana, Colombia 0-0 Portugal, DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan, Jordan 1-3 Argentina, and Algeria 3-3 Austria.
Q. Who scored in England’s win over Panama?
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored as England won 2-0.
Q. Which match was the most dramatic?
Algeria versus Austria was the most dramatic match because it ended 3-3 and affected the final group calculations.
Final takeaway
June 28 was a classic final-group-stage day: some favorites confirmed their strength, several teams protected knockout hopes, and one late goal changed the shape of the table. England and Argentina looked composed, Colombia and Portugal stayed controlled, and DR Congo, Croatia, Algeria and Austria all left the day with meaningful storylines.
FIFA fixtures, Guardian live reports and SB Nation knockout-stage tracking were used to organize the results and key issues.
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