Ashraf AboArafe
The group stage drama intensified yesterday (June 23, 2026) with key fixtures shaking up the tables across multiple groups. Heavyweights Portugal put on a clinical masterclass, while England and Ghana battled out a tense strategic deadlock.
Yesterday’s Match Results
| Match | Score | Group | Stage |
| Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 5 – 0 | Group K | Group Stage |
| France vs Iraq | 3 – 0 | Group I | Group Stage |
| Norway vs Senegal | 3 – 2 | Group I | Group Stage |
| Jordan vs Algeria | 1 – 2 | Group J | Group Stage |
| England vs Ghana | 0 – 0 | Group L | Group Stage |
Key Takeaways from the Pitch
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Portugal’s Five-Star Performance: After dropping points in their opening match, Portugal bounced back in spectacular fashion, dismantling Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston to ignite their tournament campaign.
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Stalemate in Boston: Giants England and Ghana clashed at the Boston Stadium for control of Group L. Both sides traded blows but defensive resilience won the day, resulting in a scoreless tie. Declan Rice and Iñaki Williams both picked up yellow cards in a highly physical midfield battle.
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Les Bleus Command Group I: France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia, continuing their strong push toward the knockout rounds.
